Comptes Rendus of Observation and Reasoning (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Y. Buchanan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656013451 ISBN 13: 9780656013456

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how careful observation and testing illuminate polar science, from ice behavior to ocean chemistry.

This collection presents a range of laboratory and field insights tied to Antarctic exploration. It blends practical notes for scientists with historical observations, offering readers a window into how measurements, experiments, and careful reasoning shape understanding of ice, brines, and climate.

• Practical notes for chemists and physicists on observing natural phenomena in extreme environments
• Studies of ice, brines, and the mechanics of glaciers, including how salt affects freezing and melting
• Descriptions of steam, boiling mixtures, and the role of thermodynamics in saline systems
• Context from notable polar expeditions and the evolution of methods used to study ice and the sea

Ideal for readers of science history, polar exploration, and hands-on physical chemistry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656013451
• ISBN 13: 9780656013456
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 529