The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists: 2 Volume Set

by Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie

The third edition of this acclaimed reference work offers more than 1,280 concise, authoritative portraits of the men and women of science throughout the ages. Covering every field--from astronomy to zoology, the pure sciences as well as engineering and technology, the new edition of the Dictionary features more than 80 new entries that add the richer representation of contemporary and women scientists--such as Stanley Prusiner, winner of the Nobel...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195216636
• ISBN13: 9780195216639
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 1214 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.9" x 7.7" x 9.9"