The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists by David Millar, Ian M... - 9780521806022

Name: The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists by David Millar, Ian M... - 9780521806022
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Dictionary of ScientistsAuthor(s): David Millar, Ian Millar, John Millar, Margaret Millar\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521806022, 978-0521806022\nSynopsis\nThe Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a brief and accurate account of the life and work of those who created science from its very beginnings to the present day. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, covering over 1,500 key scientists (157 more than in the previous edition) from 40 countries. Fields represented include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology, with special attention paid to pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for others. As well as Nobel Prizewinners, this second edition incl.