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LoC No.: 18000757
Title: Die Romantik der Chemie
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Die Romantik der Chemie" by Oskar Nagel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformative power and beauty of chemistry, discussing how it has evolved from ancient practices to modern techniques that shape industries and daily life. The topic centers on the fascinating developments in chemistry, particularly in metallurgy and the extraction of metals like gold, as well as the practical implications of these advancements. The opening of the work delves into the history and significance of chemistry in human civilization, portraying it as a vital force that has liberated humanity from the constraints of nature. Nagel illustrates how chemistry has turned once-precious materials and processes into easily accessible resources, such as the modern methods of gold extraction from previously unworkable ores and even seawater. He draws metaphoric connections between chemistry and various mythological and literary figures, emphasizing its role in society and industry, and setting the stage for an exploration of various chemical processes that have revolutionized our understanding and utilization of natural materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nagel, Oskar, 1874-
EBook No.: 27254
Published: Nov 13, 2008
Downloads: 46
Language: German
Subject: Chemistry
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18000757
Title: Die Romantik der Chemie
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Wolfgang Menges and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Die Romantik der Chemie" by Oskar Nagel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformative power and beauty of chemistry, discussing how it has evolved from ancient practices to modern techniques that shape industries and daily life. The topic centers on the fascinating developments in chemistry, particularly in metallurgy and the extraction of metals like gold, as well as the practical implications of these advancements. The opening of the work delves into the history and significance of chemistry in human civilization, portraying it as a vital force that has liberated humanity from the constraints of nature. Nagel illustrates how chemistry has turned once-precious materials and processes into easily accessible resources, such as the modern methods of gold extraction from previously unworkable ores and even seawater. He draws metaphoric connections between chemistry and various mythological and literary figures, emphasizing its role in society and industry, and setting the stage for an exploration of various chemical processes that have revolutionized our understanding and utilization of natural materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nagel, Oskar, 1874-
EBook No.: 27254
Published: Nov 13, 2008
Downloads: 46
Language: German
Subject: Chemistry
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.