Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology: the Lives and Achievements of 1195 Great Scientists from Ancient Times to the Present, Chronologically Arranged
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0006D09JS |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 805 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Very good hardcover with DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Presented with clear mylar ARCHIVAL book jacket cover (affixed to covers).. Covers show minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows light edge wear
Does a great job of showing both the evolution of scientific thinking Does a great job of showing both the evolution of scientific thinking over time and the relationships between scientists and scholars that shaped their thinking.. Capsule biographies of humanities brilliance How often can you call a reference book delightful? This is a collection of biographies of scientists, starting with the first we know of by name. (Imhotep - also the first scientist to be declared a god.) Asimov's writing style makes them fun to read, full of fascinating facts, and nicely cross-referenced.. Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology William P. Palmer A review of Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (1982- 2nd revised edition1510 scientists) by Isaac AsimovCITATION: Asimov, I. (1982) Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology: the lives and achievements of 1510 great scientists from ancient times to the present. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc (2nd rev