Chemistry explores the way atoms interact, the constitution of
the stars, and the human genome. Knowledge of chemistry makes it
possible for us to manufacture dyes and antibiotics, metallic
alloys, and other materials that contribute to the necessities and
luxuries of human life. In "Transforming Matter, " noted historian
Trevor H. Levere emphasizes that understanding the history of these
developments helps us to appreciate the achievements of generations
of chemists.
Levere examines the dynamic rise of chemistry from the study of
alchemy in the seventeenth century to the development of organic
and inorganic chemistry in the age of government-funded research
and corporate giants. In the past two centuries, he points out, the
number of known elements has quadrupled. And because of synthesis,
chemistry has increasingly become a science that creates much of
what it studies.
Throughout the book, Levere follows a number of recurring
themes: theories about the elements, the need for classification,
the status of chemical science, and the relationship between
practice and theory. He illustrates these themes by concentrating
on some of chemistry's most influential and innovative
practitioners. "Transforming Matter" provides an accessible and
clearly written introduction to the history of chemistry, telling
the story of how the discipline has developed over the years.
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