Fontana Press - harpercollins harper collins, London, Date: 1992. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine/N/A. blue & black titles spine; illustrated by section of b/w. photo's., diagrams & formulae; cover shows 'The Alchemist' by Johannes Stradanus; "beginning with the first tentative chemical explorations where primitive technology and . techniques were deployed, Dr Brock proceeds via the alchemists' futile, but frequently profitable, efforts to turn lead into gold to recount. the emergence of the modern discipline of chemistry as fashioned by Boyle, Lavoisier and Dalton, He provides a particularly generous critical account of chemical developments during the last 150 years, emphasizing the roles-of purity, analysis and synthesis, the exploration of reaction mechanisms, and the industrialization of chemical change, while also weighing up just how chemistry has been taught and disseminated. While brilliantly successful in explaining and exploiting chemical change, modern chemistry - in academy and factory alike - with its recondite language and symbolism and its associations with pollution and danger, prompts more fear than excitement in the uninitiated bystander. This book seeks to enlighten that bystander: to assess links between theory and practice, to reveal recurrent cycles and themes, and to encourage a heightened awareness of the human dimensions of the chemical sciences which might in turn promote a. better public understanding of ...

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: London: Fontana] Softcover Series: Fontana History of Science 744p thick paperback, plates, very good Language: English
[Cambridge, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

Fontana Press 1992 Paperback Good All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd] Softcover Publisher HarperCollins, Fontana imprint, London 1992. Paperback in very good condition, slight wear to edges of cover. Tight binding, all pages intact, no markings or inscriptions.
[Gatehouse of Fleet, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

Paperback. Good. ISBN 0006861733 9780006861737 [GB]

HarperCollins Publishers Limited. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. HarperCollins Publishers Limited ISBN 0006861733 9780006861737 [US]

Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 0006861733 9780006861737 [GB]

Fontana Press 1992 Mass-market paperback This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780006861737.

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Fontana Press] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780006861737
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: London, Fontana Press, London] Softcover BTT148SCopertina editoriale in brossura pieghevole in lingua inglese, volume in ottime condizioni,  illustrato, copertina e interno in ottimo stato 600 pagine circa Copertina come da foto ISBN/ASIN 0006861733 
[Milano, MI, Italy] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Fontana Press Harpercollins] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Fontana Press Harpercollins] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Fontana Press Harpercollins] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0006861733, ISBN13: 9780006861737, [publisher: Fontana Press Harpercollins] Softcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]