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Catherine M. Jackson's book, "Practical Organic Chemistry: Molecular World: Making Modern Chemistry," explores the evolution of organic chemistry from the 1820s to the late nineteenth century. Jackson argues that organic chemistry was built on practice rather than theory, and she examines the relationship between experiment and theory. The book focuses on the work of three German chemists, Justus Liebig, Wilhelm Hofmann, and Albert Ladenburg, and their contributions to the field. Jackson also discusses the development of laboratory techniques and glassware, as well as the advancements in chemical synthesis. The book provides valuable insights into the history of organic chemistry and is recommended for historians and chemists. [Extracted from the article] |
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