Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists - 9781420072716

CRC Press

Biographical Encyclopedia of ScientistsAuthor(s): John Daintith\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781420072716, 978-1420072716\nSynopsis\nNew Edition of a Highly Regarded Reference \n\nAs the first fully updated version in almost a decade, this comprehensive compendium brings together 2400 scientists who have made important contributions to the wide world of science. Rather than a Whos-Who style laundry list, this user-friendly resource provides essential biographical information and focuses on scientific achievement. Indeed, it is as much a book about science as it is about the notable scientists who comprise the field. \n\nBiographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, Third Edition concentrates on the 'traditional pure sciences of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and the earth sciences. It also covers medicine and mathematics and includes a selection of people who have made important contributions to engineeri.