Invention of air (Record no. 10753)
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| 000 -LEADER | |
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| fixed length control field | 01132nam a22001697a 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | BML |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781594484018 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 540.92 |
| Item number | JOH |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Johnson, Steven |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Invention of air |
| Remainder of title | : a story of science, faith, revolution, and the British of America |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | New York |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Riverhead Books |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2008 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 276 p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This book explores the life of Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century British scientist, theologian, and philosopher who was instrumental in the discovery of oxygen. Priestley’s influence extended beyond science into political thought and revolutionary ideas, impacting both American and British societies. Steven Johnson presents Priestley’s story as an intersection of scientific inquiry, religious faith, and political activism, emphasizing how ideas shape society. The narrative weaves Priestley's interactions with notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, highlighting how his discoveries in science resonated with the intellectual and revolutionary fervor of the time. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | History of Science |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Chemistry |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Text Books | BMU Library | BMU Library | 12/11/2024 | Atlantic (Bill No. 1181057, Date - 02-11-2024) | 2083.00 | 540.92 JOH | 15111 | 12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | Books | School of Engineering & Technology |