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Physical Chemistry from Ostwald to Pauling (ISBN 9780691026145) captures a transformative arc in chemical science, tracing the evolution of physical chemistry from its late-19th?century foundations to the modern, quantum- and theory-driven approaches of the mid-20th century.
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This book surveys foundational concepts—thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum theory, and statistical mechanics—through historical context, experimental milestones, and the personalities who propelled the field forward. It intertwines rigorous scientific development with biographical detail to illuminate how Avogadro, Gibbs, and Langmuir conversations evolved into the disciplined framework that Pauling helped popularize in the decades that followed.
About the author
John W. Servos, a distinguished historian of science, synthesizes deep research with accessible narrative to illuminate how physical chemistry emerged as a rigorous discipline. His scholarly focus includes the history of thermodynamics, phase behavior, and the interplay between theory and experiment, making him a trusted guide for readers seeking a coherent, well-documented account of the field’s evolution.
In brief
A concise, yet richly detailed journey through the development of physical chemistry, connecting foundational principles to the influential work of Pauling and his predecessors to provide a coherent historical and scientific panorama.

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Physical Chemistry from Ostwald to Pauling / The Making of a Science in America / John W. Servos / Taschenbuch / Paperback / Kartoniert / Broschiert / Englisch / 1996 / Princeton University Press - Paperback
1996, ISBN: 9780691026145
[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Princeton University Press], John Servos explains the emergence of physical chemistry in America by presenting a series of lively portraits of such pivotal figures… More...
2007, ISBN: 9780691026145
gewerbliches Angebot, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, [PU: Princeton University Press], 229x152x25 mm, 428, [GW: 691g], [ED: Taschenbuch], DE, Neuware - John Servos explains the emergence of physica… More...
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ISBN: 9780691026145
gewerbliches Angebot, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, [PU: Princeton University Press], 229x152x25 mm, 428, [GW: 691g], [ED: Taschenbuch], DE, Neuware - John Servos explains the emergence of physica… More...

1996, ISBN: 9780691026145
Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint, 428 Seiten, Publiziert: 1996-04-07T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691026145, 1.38 kg, Chemie, Naturwissensc… More...

1996, ISBN: 9780691026145
Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint, 428 Seiten, Publiziert: 1996-04-07T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691026145, 1.38 kg, Chemie, Naturwissensc… More...
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About the work
Physical Chemistry from Ostwald to Pauling (ISBN 9780691026145) captures a transformative arc in chemical science, tracing the evolution of physical chemistry from its late-19th?century foundations to the modern, quantum- and theory-driven approaches of the mid-20th century.
Summary
This book surveys foundational concepts—thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum theory, and statistical mechanics—through historical context, experimental milestones, and the personalities who propelled the field forward. It intertwines rigorous scientific development with biographical detail to illuminate how Avogadro, Gibbs, and Langmuir conversations evolved into the disciplined framework that Pauling helped popularize in the decades that followed.
About the author
John W. Servos, a distinguished historian of science, synthesizes deep research with accessible narrative to illuminate how physical chemistry emerged as a rigorous discipline. His scholarly focus includes the history of thermodynamics, phase behavior, and the interplay between theory and experiment, making him a trusted guide for readers seeking a coherent, well-documented account of the field’s evolution.
In brief
A concise, yet richly detailed journey through the development of physical chemistry, connecting foundational principles to the influential work of Pauling and his predecessors to provide a coherent historical and scientific panorama.
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EAN (ISBN-13): 9780691026145
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0691026149
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Publishing year: 1996
Publisher: Princeton University Press
428 Pages
Weight: 0,594 kg
Language: eng/Englisch
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ISBN/EAN: 0691026149
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0-691-02614-9, 978-0-691-02614-5
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Book author: servos, linus pauling, wilhelm ostwald, john lewis
Book title: science the making, physical chemistry ostwald pauling making science america, sci physical science, physical chemistry from ostwald pauling, ein besuch der ausstellung der brücke, farbkunde, servos
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