Article ID: CBB000952898

Samurai Chemists, Charles Graham and Alexander William Williamson at University College London, 1863--1872 (2009)

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This article analyses the dynamic interactions between Japanese samurai students in the 1860s and their chemistry teachers at University College London (UCL) in chemical laboratories and other socialising spaces with the concept of contact zones. In addition to Alexander William Williamson (1824-1904), the professor of chemistry and practical chemistry, this article sheds light on the important role of lesser-known figures, especially Williamson's ex-student Charles Graham (1836-1909), who, as a junior teacher, had undoubtedly more chance to interact with samurai students and yet has been overlooked by historians to date.

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Authors & Contributors
Inuzuka, Takaaki
Brock, William H.
Tai, Roibert H.
Haruko Laurie
Chakraverty, Devasmita
Warner, Katy A.
Concepts
Chemistry
Science education and teaching
Students
Universities and colleges
Biographies
Societies; institutions; academies
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
Modern
21st century
18th century
Places
Germany
Great Britain
England
Japan
Dublin (Ireland)
London (England)
Institutions
University College, London
Heidelberg Universität
Bergakademie Freiberg
Museum of Irish Industry
Lafayette College (Easton, Pa.)
University of Pennsylvania
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