A Química : : o primeiro século na Universidade de Coimbra e o progresso desta ciência / / J. Simões Redinha.
Chemistry was introduced to the academic curriculum of the University of Coimbra in 1772, the year when Lavoisier placed at the Académie des Sciences a 'pli cacheté' containing the first results of his research leading to the chemical revolution. The attention paid to this science foundati...
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| Superior document: | Ciências e Culturas |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Portugal : : Coimbra University Press,, 2020 |
| Year of Publication: | 2020 |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Series: | Ciências e Culturas
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (242 pages) :; illustrations; digital, PDF file(s). |
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| Summary: | Chemistry was introduced to the academic curriculum of the University of Coimbra in 1772, the year when Lavoisier placed at the Académie des Sciences a 'pli cacheté' containing the first results of his research leading to the chemical revolution. The attention paid to this science foundation, the pioneering attitude of the chair dedicated to its study and the continuing relevance of its courses is emphasised. The progress of chemistry in Portugal and in leading scientific countries is revisited. e progress of chemistry in Portugal and in leading scientific countries is revisited. A comparative critical analysis between the Portuguese and international development is also carried out in this work as well as examining the particular historical circumstances of the University of Coimbra at the time. Furthermore, the pre-scientific path of chemistry is given as an introduction. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9892618750 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | J. Simões Redinha. |