Lavoisier: Chemist, Biologist, Economist by Jean-Pierre Poirier (English) Paperb

Description: Lavoisier by Jean-Pierre Poirier, Rebecca Balinski Translated from the French and revised and expanded by the author, the book provides a rich and detailed account of all facets of Lavoisiers extraordinary career. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On the day following the guillotining of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, mathematician Joseph Louis Lagrange lamented the loss of the man commonly considered the father of modern chemistry. "It took them only an instant to cut off that head," he said, "but it is unlikely that a hundred years will suffice to reproduce a similar one." Although he lived only to the age of 51, Lavoisier revolutionized the field of chemistry. He created the first modern table of chemical elements, recognized the role oxygen plays in the rusting of metals, demonstrated that water-previously considered one of the four fundamental elements-is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, and asserted that the total weights of the products of a chemical reaction must equal the total weights of the reactants.Yet despite his remarkable importance to modern chemistry, Lavoisiers scientific work was more a hobby than a profession. In fact, because he made his living as a tax collector, his scientific work was relegated to early morning and after-dinner hours. Appropriately, the picture Poirier paints of Lavoisier is that of the whole man-not only a scientist but a successful financier, respected economist, and influential administrator as well. Author Biography Jean-Pierre Poirier. Translated by Rebecca Balinski Review Jean-Pierre Poirier has both a medical degree and a doctorate in economics. Formerly a practicing gastroenterologist and Director of Research at a French pharmaceutical company, he is a member of the Comite Lavoisier at the Paris Academy of Sciences. Promotional Translated from the French and revised and expanded by the author, the book provides a rich and detailed account of all facets of Lavoisiers extraordinary career. Review Quote Jean-Pierre Poirier has both a medical degree and a doctorate in economics. Formerly a practicing gastroenterologist and Director of Research at a French pharmaceutical company, he is a member of the Comite Lavoisier at the Paris Academy of Sciences. Promotional "Headline" Translated from the French and revised and expanded by the author, the book provides a rich and detailed account of all facets of Lavoisiers extraordinary career. Details ISBN0812216490 Author Rebecca Balinski Language English ISBN-10 0812216490 ISBN-13 9780812216493 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Short Title LAVOISIER REV/E Pages 544 Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press Edition Description Revised Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press Subtitle Chemist, Biologist, Economist Place of Publication Pennsylvania Country of Publication United States Translated from French DOI 10.1604/9780812216493 UK Release Date 1998-01-01 AU Release Date 1998-01-01 NZ Release Date 1998-01-01 US Release Date 1998-01-01 Translator Rebecca Balinski Publication Date 1998-01-01 Alternative 9780812233650 DEWEY 540.92 Illustrations 12 illus. Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Series Chemical Sciences in Society We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116628578;

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