A dictionary of scientists:

"From Archimedes and Copernicus to Stephen Hawking and Stephen Jay Gould, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date biographical dictionary of scientists currently available. Compact yet comprehensive, it will be invaluable reference for scientists, students, and anyone with a general inter...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford [u.a.] Oxford Univ. Press 1999
Edition:Abridged and updat. ed.
Series:Oxford paperback reference
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Summary:"From Archimedes and Copernicus to Stephen Hawking and Stephen Jay Gould, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date biographical dictionary of scientists currently available. Compact yet comprehensive, it will be invaluable reference for scientists, students, and anyone with a general interest in science." "Over 1,600 entries, spanning over 2,500 years; international range covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology; clear explanations of the science itself and its historical significance; includes all Nobel Laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine; comprehensive index of topics, and extensive network of cross-references to related entries."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Nebent.: Oxford dictionary of scientists. - Früher u.d.T.: Biographical encyclopedia of scientists
Physical Description:586 S.
ISBN:0192800868