A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams and Williams
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"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.)
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| Author | Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Author | Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 |
| Title | A History of Science — Volume 4 |
| Note | Volume 4: Modern development of the chemical and biological sciences |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1708 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 877 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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