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An old hand in a new system (1998)

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Description “I argue that Joule's innovative experimental practice required unique thermometrical skills which became proper to Joule because he was part of a hitherto neglected history of changing skills in the brewing community.”


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Authors & Contributors
Cardwell, Donald S. L.
Sibum, H. Otto
Martins, Roberto de Andrade
Silva, A. P. B.
Lusito, Fabio
Smith, Crosbie W.
Concepts
Physics
Thermodynamics
Conservation of energy (physical concept)
Electricity; magnetism
Gas laws
Properties of matter
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
Places
British Isles
England
Germany
Institutions
Royal Society (Great Britain). European Science Exchange Programme
Royal Society of London
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