Svante Arrhenius

The book ""Svante Arrhenius"" by James Walker is a comprehensive biography of the Swedish scientist and Nobel laureate, Svante Arrhenius. The book covers Arrhenius' life from his birth in 1859 to his death in 1927, tracing his development as a scientist and his contributions to the fields of physical chemistry and meteorology. Walker explores Arrhenius' early life in Sweden, his education, and his early scientific work, including his groundbreaking research on electrolytes and the theory of dissociation. The book also delves into Arrhenius' work on the greenhouse effect and his predictions about the impact of increased carbon dioxide levels on the Earth's climate. Throughout the book, Walker provides a detailed and engaging account of Arrhenius' life and work, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and interviews with experts in the field. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, the development of modern chemistry, or the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.Arrhenius, 1859-1927, Was A Swedish Chemist. For His Theory Of Electrolytic Dissociation Or Ionization, He Received The 1903 Nobel Prize In Chemistry. He Also Studied Osmosis, Toxins, And Antitoxins.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.