Scientifically Speaking. A Dictionary of Quotations

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

ISBN 10: 075030636X / ISBN 13: 9780750306362

Editore: Institute of Physics, Philadelphia, 2000

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xiv + 482 pp. Rubber-stamped on half title page. Codice articolo 33087

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Titolo: Scientifically Speaking. A Dictionary of ...

Casa editrice: Institute of Physics, Philadelphia

Data di pubblicazione: 2000

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Very Good

Tipologia articolo: book

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In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of science. Entertaining and informative, Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. The largest compilation of published science quotations available, the book presents quotations that give depth and breadth to science, and provides the visions and styles of scientists past and present. The bibliography is useful if you want more details about the quotations listed. The extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure. This book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference.