Chemistry at Oxford : a history from 1600 to 2005 / edited by Robert J.P. Williams, John S. Rowlinson and Allan Chapman.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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Chapter 1: An Outline of the History of the University of Oxford with Reference to its Chemistry School; Chapter 2: From Alchemy to Air Pumps: the Foundation of Oxford Chemistry to 1700; Chapter 3: The Eighteenth Century: Chemistry Allied to Anatomy; Chapter 4: Chemistry Comes of Age: the 19th Century; Chapter 5: Research as the Thing: Oxford Chemistry 1912-1939; Chapter 6: Interlude: Chemists at War; Chapter 7: Recent Times 1945-2005: a School of World Renown.

This fascinating and unique history reveals the major influence of the Oxford Chemistry School on the advancement of chemistry. It shows how the nature of the University, and individuals within it, have shaped the school and made great achievements both in teaching and research. The book will appeal to those interested in the history of science and education, the city of Oxford and chemistry in general. Chemistry has been studied in Oxford for centuries but this book focuses on the last 400 years and, in particular, the seminal work of Robert Boyle, Robert Hooke, and the proto- Royal Society o.

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