Justus Von Liebig The Chemical Gatekeeper |
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| Author:
| Brock, William H. |
| Contribution by:
| Kohlstedt, Sally Gregory
Knight, David |
| Series title: | Cambridge Science Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-56224-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1997 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $205.95 |
Book Description:
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Justus von Liebig (1803-73) was one of the founding fathers of organic chemistry. Through his controversial ideas on artificial fertilisers, recycling, disease and nutrition, Liebig warned of the dangers of failing to recycle sewage or replace soil nutrients. Via popular lectures and his Chemical Letters, he also played the elder statesman, commenting on scientific methodology and materialism. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he demonstrated chemistry's...
More DescriptionJustus von Liebig (1803-73) was one of the founding fathers of organic chemistry. Through his controversial ideas on artificial fertilisers, recycling, disease and nutrition, Liebig warned of the dangers of failing to recycle sewage or replace soil nutrients. Via popular lectures and his Chemical Letters, he also played the elder statesman, commenting on scientific methodology and materialism. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he demonstrated chemistry's significance for society.