From alchemy to chemistry in picture and story
By: Arthur Greenberg
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 637
ISBN-13: 9780471751540
Subjects: Chemistry -- History; Chemistry -- Pictorial works
Genres: Pictorial works
Description: "From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story takes you on an illustrated tour of chemistry's history, from its early focus on the spiritual relationship between man and nature to some of today's most cutting-edge applications. Drawing from rare publications and artwork that span over five centuries, the book contains nearly 200 essays and over 350 illustrations - including 24 in full color - that tell the engaging story of the development of this fundamental science and its connection with human history."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index