A Chemical History Tour: Picturing Chemistry from Alchemy to Modern Molecular Science

by Arthur Greenberg

Take a stroll through this one-of-a-kind book that offers readers an illustrated tour of how chemistry developed, from alchemy to the emergence of chemistry as a scientific discipline in the early 17th century, and, finally, modern-day chemistry. Discover this rare collection of more than 180 illustrations spanning 400 years of chemical publications, with each illustration accompanied by an essay discussing its significance in the context of historical scientific beliefs as well as modern chemical science. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm for the books, images, and subject matter are clearly reflected throughout the very readable, informative, and frequently funny essays. High-quality, full-page reproductions from the author's art collection, published from 1599 to the present, are eloquently displayed.

Genres: Chemistry, Science

344 pages, Hardcover

First published February 25, 2000

Reviews

[Emerson Lima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Traduzido em português para "uma breve história da química" muito se perdeu do objetivo original do livro: Lindamente ilustrado e fartamente referenciado historicamente. Deu muita saudade da época da química.

[Scott Milam · Rating 5 out of 5]

great compilation of original sources in chemistry, I loved it.

[EdMohs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pictorial and information is encyclopedic!