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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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
Paperback
Publishing year: 1996
Publisher: Princeton University Press
428 Pages
Weight: 0,594 kg
Language: eng/Englisch

Book in our database since 2007-05-23T21:16:15+01:00 (London)
Book found last time on 2025-11-16T18:53:40+00:00 (London)
ISBN/EAN: 0691026149

ISBN - alternate spelling:
0-691-02614-9, 978-0-691-02614-5
Alternate spelling and related search-keywords:
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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