Author: David Millar
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521567183
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 399
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The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a quick but reliable account of the life and work of those whose contributions have changed the course of science throughout history. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary covers over 1300 key scientists from more than 38 countries whose work has helped shape modern science. Fields covered include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology - and special attention is paid to those pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for their fellow women. Interspersed with illustrations in the form of diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.
Author: David Millar (Geophysicist)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780511074141
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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The 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 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 recent Nobel Prizewinners, this new edition includes winners of the Fields Medal, the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Illustrated with around 150 portraits, diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
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Author: Walker
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521394413
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
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Provides entries for terms, concepts, and individuals associated with science and technology
Author: P. M. B. Walker
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Languages : en
Pages : 1008
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ISBN: 0192800868
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Languages : en
Pages : 594
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Author: Tamzen Armer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052115409X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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Cambridge English for Scientists is a short course (40-60 hours) for student and professional scientists.
Author: Alan L. Mackay
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351470027
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." It is therefore fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists, philosophers, humanists, poets, theologians, politicians, and other miscellaneous mortals on this most important of subjects. A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations is a personal selection of scientific quotations by Professor Alan L Mackay that includes graffiti, lines of song, proverbs, and poetry. Whether you believe that "All problems are finally scientific problems" (George Bernard Shaw) or that "Imagination is more important than knowledge" (Einstein), it is without doubt that "It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations" (Churchill). You will be charmed and delighted by this collection and remember, "'Why,'" said the Dodo, "'the best way to explain it is to do it'" (Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll).
Author: Sara Jenkins-Jones
Publisher: Random House Reference
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Provides information about the lives and motivations of 1,800 scientists from throughout history; arranged alphabetically with illustrations, quotations, and overviews of seven fields of scientific inquiry.
Author: Hazel Muir
Publisher: Larousse Bilingual/French
ISBN: 9780752300368
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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From Pythagoras to Stephen Hawking, the Larousse Dictionary of Scientists provides comprehensive details on the life, education, research, and major achievements of the world's most notable scientists from ancient times to the present.
