The Origin of Chemistry, the Principle of Progress, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution

The fourth volume in a series, the text explores the intersection between human history and scientific discovery and discusses the implications of such discoveries. This volume focuses on the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries, and includes milestones such as the birth of the age of reason, the industrial revolution, and much more. Chapter titles include, From Alchemy to Chemistry, The Principle of Progress, and The Enlightenment. The text discusses philosopher/scientists such as David Hume, Robert Boyle, Voltaire, and more. Of special note is the section discussing why England became the world's first hub of industry. The text will be of special interest to the history major. Notes and bibliography are included. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

David Deming is a professor of Arts & Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. A geophysicist, research scientist and historian, he has written on topics ranging from the history of science to climate change and energy resources.