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Routledge - Entrepreneurial Ventures in Chemistry Book

Name: Routledge - Entrepreneurial Ventures in Chemistry Book
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Explore the history of the Muspratt family, a prominent dynasty in British commerce and manufacturing. This scholarly work examines their significant role in developing the chemical industry in Liverpool, specifically through the work of James Muspratt (1793-1884), who was the first to produce alkali on a large scale using the Leblanc Process. Beyond industrial achievements, the book tracks three generations of the family and their impact on Victorian and Edwardian culture. You will read about their diverse contributions to politics, art, literature, and theatre. The text also covers their dedication to education, including the founding of the Liverpool College of Chemistry in 1848. As the first study to present the Muspratts as a cohesive family group, this book offers a unique look at how scientific advancement and social influence merged during this era. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of science, technology, and British industrial development.

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Provides the first historical study of the Muspratt family as a unified group.

Details the industrial legacy of James Muspratt and the Leblanc Process in Liverpool.

Covers the family's impact on Victorian and Edwardian social and political life.

Explores the history of scientific education through the founding of the Liverpool College of Chemistry.

Examines the connection between chemical manufacturing and broader cultural interests like art and theatre.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1472449789
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 September 2015
Listed Since: 11 March 2015

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