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: | 978-0-521-52473-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $69.99 |
Book Description:
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The German scientist Justus von Liebig transformed scientific education, medical practice, and agriculture in Great Britain. William H. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he moved chemistry into the sociopolitical marketplace, demonstrating its significance for society in food production, nutrition, and public health.
The German scientist Justus von Liebig transformed scientific education, medical practice, and agriculture in Great Britain. William H. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he moved chemistry into the sociopolitical marketplace, demonstrating its significance for society in food production, nutrition, and public health.