From Sunlight to Insight: Jan IngenHousz, the Discovery of Photosynthesis & Science in the Light of EcologyAsp / Vubpress / Upa, 2010 - 407 pagina's An unexpectedly fresh look at the world of the Enlightenment and the science of the 18th century, this fascinating book introduces Jan IngenHousz, the little-known discoverer of photosynthesis. Written for a general audience, the story provides a view into everyday life in the decades before and after the French revolution--even as it pursues the mysteries surrounding this important scientist's life and work. The result is a multidimensional approach to science that includes history, philosophy, scientific instruments, the growth of chemistry, and the modern field of ecology. |
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