A Dictionary of Scientists - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0192800868 ISBN 13: 9780192800862

Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1999

Riassunto

From Archimedes and Copernicus to Stephen Hawking and Stephen Jay Gould, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date biographical dictionary of scientists currently available. Featuring over 1,300 entries, spanning over 2,500 years, this book covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology. Offering clear explanations of the science itself as well as its historical significance, theDictionary includes coverage of all Nobel Laureates in physics, chemistry, physiology, and medicine, in addition to a comprehensive index of topics, and extensive network of cross-references to related entries.
Compact, comprehensive, and crammed full of useful facts throughout, A Dictionary of Scientists will be an essential reference for scientists, students, and anyone with a general interest in science.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Oxford Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0192800868
• ISBN 13: 9780192800862
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 586
• Redattore: Daintith John, Gjertsen Derek
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Ufficio Anagrafiche Messaggerie; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italia