The first detailed and authoritative survey of chemistry and its central role in society over the last 5000 years.
Selected as a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2023
From prehistoric metal extraction to medieval alchemy to modern industry, chemistry has been central to our understanding and use of the physical world as well as to trade, warfare and medicine. In its turn, chemistry has been shaped by changing technologies, institutions and cultural beliefs. A Cultural History of Chemistry presents the first detailed and authoritative survey from antiquity to today, focusing on the West but integrating key developments in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Arabic-Islamic and Byzantine empires.
Chapter titles are identical across each of the volumes. This gives the choice of reading about a specific period in one of the volumes, or following a theme across history by reading the relevant chapter in each of the six. The themes (and chapter titles) are: Theory and Concepts; Practice and Experiment; Sites and Technology; Culture and Knowledge; Society and Environment; Trade and Industry; Learning and Institutions; Art and Representation.
The six volumes cover: 1 – Antiquity (3,000 BCE to 600 CE); 2 – Medieval Age (600 to 1500); 3 – Early Modern (1500 to 1700); 4 – Eighteenth Century (1700 to 1815); 5 – Nineteenth Century (1815 to 1914); 6 – Modern Age (1914 to the Present).
Volume 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives v4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. Open access is funded by the European Research Council.
The page extent for the pack is 1728pp. Each volume opens with an Introduction and concludes with Notes, Bibliography, and an Index.
The Cultural Histories Series
A Cultural History of Chemistry is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available both as printed hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a one-off purchase and tangible reference for their shelves, or as part of a fully-searchable digital library available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access (see www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com).
A Cultural History of Chemistry is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com . Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com .
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[ R]emarkable ... Learning about the history of chemistry through this outstanding set will also provide an interesting starting point for obtaining information regarding the origins of the associated disciplines. * CHOICE * Provides a fresh view of the history of chemistry, with analysis and discussion that surpasses the frequent presentation of notable individuals, chemical processes, and discoveries. By considering the full impact and interplay of society with chemical practice, a much more complete representation is achieved. As such, this series marks a valuable addition to the study and knowledge of the history of chemistry. * Substantia: An International Journal of the History of Chemistry * A unique, comprehensive and rich treatise review of Volume 1 * Mary Virginia Orna, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry * This book succeeds in presenting an overview of the subject as well as numerous references to more detailed information. It provides an overview of many of the most important names in medieval alchemy review of Volume 2 * Carmen J Giunta, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry * This volume will be valuable to readers both in whole and in part review of Volume 3 * Jennifer M Rampling, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry * An excellent complement for students as much as an enjoyable read for those interested in the history of chemistry and the history of science in general review of Volume 4 * Leonardo Anatrini, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry * A welcome addition to the literature on chemistry in the nineteenth century review of Volume 5 * Ann E Robinson, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry * Educational, and fun to read review of Volume 6 * Roald Hoffmann, Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *
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Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2022 (UK).The first detailed and authoritative survey of chemistry and its central role in society over the last 5000 years.
Volume 1: A Cultural History of Chemistry in Antiquity
Edited by Marco Beretta, University of Bologna, Italy
Series Preface
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction, Marco Beretta
1.Theory and Concepts: The Mythological Foundation of Chemical Theories in
Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli,
Marco Beretta
2.Practice and Experiment: The Conquest of Matter, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale
Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
3.Laboratories and Technology: From Temples to Workshops: Sites of Chemistry
in Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli,
Marco Beretta
4.Culture and Science: Gods, Myths and Religions, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale
Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
5.Society and Environment: The Alteration of the Ancient Landscape, Sydney
H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
6.Trade and Industry: The Circulation of Trade in the Mediterranean, Sydney
H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
7.Learning and Institutions: The Invention of Chemical Recipes, Sydney H.
Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
8.Art and Representation: The Iconographic Imprinting of Ancient Chemical
Arts, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Volume 2: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Middle Ages
Edited by Charles Burnett, Warburg Institute, University of London, UK, and
Sébastien Moureau, FNRS, University of Louvain, Belgium
Series Preface
List of Illustrations
Introduction, Sébastien Moureau.
1.Theory and Concepts: The Shared Heritage of Byzantine, Arabo-Muslim, and
Latin Alchemy, Matteo Martelli, Sébastien Moureau and Jennifer M. Rampling
2.Practice and Experiment: Alchemical Operations in the Middle Ages,
Sébastien Moureau and Nicolas Thomas
3.Laboratories and Technology: Alchemical Equipment in the Middle Ages,
Nicolas Thomas and Sébastien Moureau
4.Culture and Knowledge: Alchemys Scientific Contexts and Critiques, Regula
Forster and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet and Gabriele Ferrario
5.Society and Environment: The Social Position of the Alchemist, and Alchemy
in the Court, in the Church and in Society, Charles Burnett with Antoine
Calvet and Justine Bayley
6.Trade and Industry: Medieval Craftsmanship and Technology Transfer,
Justine Bayley with Spike Bucklow
7.Learning and Institutions: Teaching the Art East and West, Regula Forster
and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet
8.Art and Representation: The Alchemical Image in the Islamic and Christian
Middle Ages, Jennifer M. Rampling
Notes
Bibliography
Contributors List
Index
Volume 3: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Early Modern Age
Edited by Bruce T. Moran, University of Nevada at Reno, USA
List of Illustrations
Series Preface
Introduction: Chemistry, Shifting Meaning, and Shapes of Experience in the
Early Modern Era, Bruce T Moran
1.Theory and Concepts: Conceptual Foundations of Early Modern Chymical
Thought and Practice, Lawrence Principe
2.Practice and Experiment: Cultures of Chymical Analysis, Joel A. Klein
3.Laboratories and Technology: Chymical Practice and Sensory Experience,
Donna Bilak
4.Culture and Science: The Development and Spread of Chemical "Knowledges"
across Evolving Cultures and Communities, Andrew Sparling
5.Society and Environment: The Social Landscape of Early Modern Chemistry,
William Eamon
6.Trade and Industry: Chemical Economies and the Business of Distillation,
Tillmann Taape
7.Learning and Institutions: Chymical Cultures at Courts and Universities,
Margaret Garber
8.Art and Representation: Skepticism and Curiosity for the Alchemist at
Work, Elisabeth Berry Drago
Notes
Bibliography
Notes on Contributors
Volume 4: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Eighteenth Century
Edited by Matthew Eddy, University of Durham, UK, and Ursula Klein, Max
Planck Institute for the History of Science, Germany
Series Preface
List of Illustrations
Introduction: The Core Concepts and Cultural Context of Eighteenth-Century
Chemistry, Ursula Klein and Matthew Daniel Eddy
1.Theory and Concepts: Transformations of Chemical Ideas in the Eighteenth
Century, Ursula Klein
2.Practice and Experiment: Operations, Skills, and Experience in
Eighteenth-Century Chemistry, Victor Boantza 3.Laboratories and Technology,
Marco Beretta
4.Culture and Knowledge: Chemistry in its Golden Age, Bernadette
Bensaude-Vincent
5.Society and Environment: Chemistry and Daily Life during the Eighteenth
Century, Matthew Daniel Eddy
6.Trade and Industry: An Era of New Chemical Industries and Technologies,
Leslie Tomory
7.Learning and Institutions: Didactic Chemistry and Practical Instruction,
John C. Powers
8.Art and Representation: Cultural Modalities of Chemistry in the Eighteenth
Century, John R. R. Christie
Notes
Bibliography
List of Contributors
Index
Volume 5: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Nineteenth Century
Edited by Peter J. Ramberg, Truman State University, USA
List of Illustrations
Series Preface
Introduction: Creating Modern Chemistry, Peter J. Ramberg
1. Theory and Concepts: Atomism, Structure and Affinity, Trevor Levere
2. Practice and Experiment: Analysis, Synthesis and Paper Tools, Yoshiyuki
Kikuchi
3. Laboratories and Technology: Continuity and Ingenuity in the Workplace,
Amy A. Fisher
4. Science and Culture: Chemistry Spreads its Influence, Agustí Nieto Galan
and Peter J. Ramberg
5. Society and Environment: Increased access for women, growing consumerism
and emerging regulation, Peter Reed
6. Trade and Industry: New Demands, New Processes, and the Emergence of
Science-Based Chemical Industry, Anthony S. Travis
7. Institutions and Learning: Emergence of Laboratory-Based Learning,
Research Schools and Professionalization, Peter Reed
8. Art and Representation: The Rise of the Mad Scientist, Joachim
Schummer
Endnotes
Bibliography
Contributors List
Index
Volume 6: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Modern Age
Edited by Peter J.T. Morris, Science Museum, UK
Series Preface
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Introduction, Peter J.T. Morris
1.Theory and Concepts: Stability and Transformation in Chemical Problems and
Explanation 1914 to the Present, Mary Jo Nye
2.Practice and Experiment: From Laboratory Research to Teaching and Policy
Making, José Ramón Bertomeu-Sánchez and Antonio García-Belmar
3.Laboratories and Technology: An Era of Transformations, Peter J.T. Morris
4.Culture and Science: Materials and Methods in Society, Carsten Reinhardt
5.Society and Environment: The Advance of Women and the International
Regulation of Pollution, Peter Reed
6.Trade and Industry: The Growth, Diversification, and Dissolution of a
Global Industry, Peter J.T. Morris and Anthony S. Travis
7.Learning and Institutions: Global Developments since 1914, Jeffrey Allan
Johnson, Yasu Furukawa, and Lijing Jiang
8.Art and Representation: From the Mad Scientist to Poison Gas and
Chemical Pollution, Joachim Schummer
Notes
Bibliography
Contributors List
Index
Peter J.T. Morris is Research Associate at University College London, UK, and former Keeper of Research Projects at The Science Museum. He is author of The Matter Factory (2015), Science for the Nation (2013), Illuminating Instruments (2009), and From Classical to Modern Chemistry (2002).
Alan Rocke is Professor of History at Case Western Reserve University, USA. His books include From the Molecular World: A Nineteenth-Century Science Fantasy (2012) and Image and Reality: Kekulé, Kopp, and the Scientific Imagination (2010).
