Table of Contents

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: Alchemy’s 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 Contributor’s 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 Contributor’s List Index

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About the Author

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).

Reviews

A unique, comprehensive and rich treatise – review of Volume 1
*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
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This volume will be valuable to readers both in whole and in part – review of Volume 3
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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
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A welcome addition to the literature on chemistry in the nineteenth century – review of Volume 5
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Educational, and fun to read – review of Volume 6
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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.
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