Cultural History of Chemistry

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).

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• Volume 1: A Cultural History of Chemistry in AntiquityEdited by Marco Beretta, University of Bologna, ItalySeries PrefaceList of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsIntroduction, Marco Beretta1.Theory and Concepts: The Mythological Foundation of Chemical Theories in Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta2.Practice and Experiment: The Conquest of Matter, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta3.Laboratories and Technology: From Temples to Workshops: Sites of Chemistry in Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta4.Culture and Science: Gods, Myths and Religions, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta5.Society and Environment: The Alteration of the Ancient Landscape, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta6.Trade and Industry: The Circulation of Trade in the Mediterranean, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta7.Learning and Institutions: The Invention of Chemical Recipes, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta8.Art and Representation: The Iconographic Imprinting of Ancient Chemical Arts, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco BerettaNotesBibliographyIndexVolume 2: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Middle AgesEdited by Charles Burnett, Warburg Institute, University of London, UK, and Sébastien Moureau, FNRS, University of Louvain, BelgiumSeries PrefaceList 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. Rampling2.Practice and Experiment: Alchemical Operations in the Middle Ages, Sébastien Moureau and Nicolas Thomas3.Laboratories and Technology: Alchemical Equipment in the Middle Ages, Nicolas Thomas and Sébastien Moureau4.Culture and Knowledge: Alchemy’s Scientific Contexts and Critiques, Regula Forster and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet and Gabriele Ferrario5.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 Bayley6.Trade and Industry: Medieval Craftsmanship and Technology Transfer, Justine Bayley with Spike Bucklow7.Learning and Institutions: Teaching the Art East and West, Regula Forster and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet8.Art and Representation: The Alchemical Image in the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages, Jennifer M. RamplingNotes BibliographyContributor’s ListIndexVolume 3: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Early Modern AgeEdited by Bruce T. Moran, University of Nevada at Reno, USAList of IllustrationsSeries PrefaceIntroduction: Chemistry, Shifting Meaning, and Shapes of Experience in the Early Modern Era, Bruce T Moran1.Theory and Concepts: Conceptual Foundations of Early Modern Chymical Thought and Practice, Lawrence Principe2.Practice and Experiment: Cultures of Chymical Analysis, Joel A. Klein3.Laboratories and Technology: Chymical Practice and Sensory Experience, Donna Bilak4.Culture and Science: The Development and Spread of Chemical "Knowledges" across Evolving Cultures and Communities, Andrew Sparling5.Society and Environment: The Social Landscape of Early Modern Chemistry, William Eamon6.Trade and Industry: Chemical Economies and the Business of Distillation, Tillmann Taape7.Learning and Institutions: Chymical Cultures at Courts and Universities, Margaret Garber8.Art and Representation: Skepticism and Curiosity for the Alchemist at Work, Elisabeth Berry Drago NotesBibliographyNotes on ContributorsVolume 4: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Eighteenth CenturyEdited by Matthew Eddy, University of Durham, UK, and Ursula Klein, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, GermanySeries PrefaceList of Illustrations Introduction: The Core Concepts and Cultural Context of Eighteenth-Century Chemistry, Ursula Klein and Matthew Daniel Eddy1.Theory and Concepts: Transformations of Chemical Ideas in the Eighteenth Century, Ursula Klein2.Practice and Experiment: Operations, Skills, and Experience in Eighteenth-Century Chemistry, Victor Boantza 3.Laboratories and Technology, Marco Beretta4.Culture and Knowledge: Chemistry in its Golden Age, Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent5.Society and Environment: Chemistry and Daily Life during the Eighteenth Century, Matthew Daniel Eddy6.Trade and Industry: An Era of New Chemical Industries and Technologies, Leslie Tomory7.Learning and Institutions: Didactic Chemistry and Practical Instruction, John C. Powers8.Art and Representation: Cultural Modalities of Chemistry in the Eighteenth Century, John R. R. ChristieNotesBibliography List of ContributorsIndexVolume 5: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Nineteenth CenturyEdited by Peter J. Ramberg, Truman State University, USAList of IllustrationsSeries PrefaceIntroduction: Creating Modern Chemistry, Peter J. Ramberg1. Theory and Concepts: Atomism, Structure and Affinity, Trevor Levere 2. Practice and Experiment: Analysis, Synthesis and Paper Tools, Yoshiyuki Kikuchi3. Laboratories and Technology: Continuity and Ingenuity in the Workplace, Amy A. Fisher4. Science and Culture: Chemistry Spreads its Influence, Agustí Nieto Galan and Peter J. Ramberg5. Society and Environment: Increased access for women, growing consumerism and emerging regulation, Peter Reed6. Trade and Industry: New Demands, New Processes, and the Emergence of Science-Based Chemical Industry, Anthony S. Travis7. Institutions and Learning: Emergence of Laboratory-Based Learning, Research Schools and Professionalization, Peter Reed8. Art and Representation: The Rise of the “Mad Scientist,” Joachim SchummerEndnotesBibliographyContributors ListIndexVolume 6: A Cultural History of Chemistry in the Modern AgeEdited by Peter J.T. Morris, Science Museum, UKSeries PrefaceList of Illustrations List of TablesIntroduction, Peter J.T. Morris1.Theory and Concepts: Stability and Transformation in Chemical Problems and Explanation 1914 to the Present, Mary Jo Nye2.Practice and Experiment: From Laboratory Research to Teaching and Policy Making, José Ramón Bertomeu-Sánchez and Antonio García-Belmar3.Laboratories and Technology: An Era of Transformations, Peter J.T. Morris4.Culture and Science: Materials and Methods in Society, Carsten Reinhardt5.Society and Environment: The Advance of Women and the International Regulation of Pollution, Peter Reed6.Trade and Industry: The Growth, Diversification, and Dissolution of a Global Industry, Peter J.T. Morris and Anthony S. Travis7.Learning and Institutions: Global Developments since 1914, Jeffrey Allan Johnson, Yasu Furukawa, and Lijing Jiang8.Art and Representation: From the ‘Mad Scientist’ to Poison Gas and Chemical Pollution, Joachim SchummerNotes BibliographyContributor’s ListIndex