Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations: v. 1&2 - Rilegato

Gaither, Carl C.; Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0387495754 ISBN 13: 9780387495750

Casa editrice: Springer Verlag, 2007

Riassunto

Scientists and other keen observers of the natural world sometimes make or write a statement pertaining to scientific activity that is destined to live on beyond the brief period of time for which it was intended. This book serves as a collection of these statements from great philosophers and thought influencers of science, past and present. It allows the reader quickly to find relevant quotations or citations. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics.

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Finding words of wisdom about science is now easy with Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The thematic organization allows you to effortlessly find a pertinent quotation from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows a reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date, and occupation where possible.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0387495754
• ISBN 13: 9780387495750
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 1600
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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