A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams and Williams
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About this eBook
| Author | Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 |
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| Author | Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 |
| Title | A History of Science — Volume 4 |
| Note | Volume 4: Modern development of the chemical and biological sciences |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger |
| Summary | "A History of Science — Volume 4" by Henry Smith Williams, M.D., LL.D. is a comprehensive historical account published in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the modern development of chemical and biological sciences, tracing the shifts in scientific understanding from ancient philosophies to contemporary insights into matter and life processes. At the start of this volume, the author introduces the significant changes in both chemistry and biology since the days of alchemy and early scientific thought. Williams discusses the evolution of scientific techniques, particularly the transformation from alchemical practices to inductive methodologies in chemistry, noting key figures like Robert Boyle and George Ernst Stahl in the development of the phlogiston theory. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of foundational discoveries in modern chemistry, highlighting the gradual accumulation of knowledge and the intricate connections between various scientific advancements and discoveries, setting an intellectual backdrop for the comprehensive discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1708 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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