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Justus von Liebig: The Chemical Gatekeeper (Cambridge Science Biographies) Book

Justus von Liebig (1803-73) was one of the founding fathers of organic chemistry. Through his controversial ideas on artificial fertilisers, recycling, disease and nutrition, Liebig warned of the dangers of failing to recycle sewage or replace soil nutrients. Via popular lectures and his Chemical Letters, he also played the elder statesman, commenting on scientific methodology and materialism. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he demonstrated chemistry's significance for society.Read More

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    One of the founding fathers of organic chemistry and also a great teacher, Liebig (1803-73) enjoyed a close relationship with Britain, whose scientific education, medical practice and agriculture he transformed. Brock's fresh interpretation of Liebig's stormy career shows how he moved chemistry into the socio-political marketplace, demonstrating chemistry's significance for society in food production, nutrition and public health. Through popular lectures and his readable Chemical Letters, Liebig also commented on issues such as scientific methodology and materialism. This is the first English-language biography of Liebig since 1901.

  • 0521524733
  • 9780521524735
  • William H. Brock
  • 20 June 2002
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 396
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