Chemical Technology in Antiquity (ACS Symposium Series)

Synopsis

Introduction : The Role Of Chemical Technology In Early Civilizations -- Historic Mineral Pigments : Colorful Benchmarks Of Ancient Civilizations -- The First Artificial Material : Ceramics From Prehistory To The Fall Of Rome -- From Honey Wine To The Cultivation Of The Grape : An Early History Of Fermented Beverages -- The Metals Of Antiquity And Their Alloys -- The Skin They Were In : Leather And Tanning In Antiquity -- Modern Chemistry Of The Ancient Chemical Processing Of Organic Dyes And Pigments -- Scented Oils And Perfumes -- An Ancient Cleanser : Soap Production And Use In Antiquity -- Modern Materials In Antiquity : An Early History Of The Art And Technology Of Glass. Seth C. Rasmussen, Editor, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota ; Sponsored By The Acs Division Of The History Of Chemistry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.