Approximately 2000 scientists or people who have made important
contributions to science. Covers history to the present day.
Concentrates on fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and
the earth sciences; includes, to a lesser extent, medicine,
mathematics, engineering, technology, anthropology, psychology, and
philosophy. Entries give basic bibliographical information and the
nature and importance of their achievements. Appendixes: chronology
of scientific advances and book list. Name, subject indexes.
Book Details:
Language: eng
Physical Description: 2 v. (935 p.) : ill.
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