TY  - BOOK
AU  - Johnson, Steven
TI  - Invention of air: : a story of science, faith, revolution, and the British of America
SN  - 9781594484018
U1  - 540.92 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York
PB  - Riverhead Books
KW  - History of Science
KW  - Chemistry
N2  - 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
ER  -