Modern alchemy occultism and the emergence of atomic theory
Alchemists are generally held to be the quirky forefathers of science, blending occultism with metaphysical pursuits. This text challenges the widespread dismissal of alchemy as a largely insignificant historical footnote to science
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2007, 2007
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Alchemists are generally held to be the quirky forefathers of science, blending occultism with metaphysical pursuits. This text challenges the widespread dismissal of alchemy as a largely insignificant historical footnote to science |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 262 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780199785414 0199785414 |