A biographical encyclopedia of scientists
Approximately 2000 scientists or people who have made important contributions to science. Covers history to the present day. Concentrates on fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and the earth sciences; includes, to a lesser extent, medicine, mathematics, engineering, technology, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy. Entries give basic bibliographical information and the nature and importance of their achievements. Appendixes: chronology of scientific advances and book list. Name, subject indexes
Print Book, English, ©1981
Facts on File Inc., New York, N.Y., ©1981