Invention of air : a story of science, faith, revolution, and the British of America

By:

Johnson, Steven

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York Riverhead Books 2008Description: 276 pISBN:

9781594484018

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

540.92 JOH

Summary: 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	BMU Library	Text Books	540.92 JOH (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	SOET		15111

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.

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