The Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2008
Summary
When Isaac Newton claimed that he only saw further because he stood on the shoulders of giants, he alluded to the long list of geniuses that came before him. The history of science is the story of great discoveries, flashes of intuition that have changed the way people see the world, hard work and arduous calculation in the laboratory.
The Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists is a celebration of the lives and work of the men and women who have changed the way w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845298647 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1845298640 |
| Author: | Britannica |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2008 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 134mm x 24mm |
| Series: | Britannica Guides |
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A marvelous introduction to science for anyone with an interest in the way civilization has evolved.
A marvelous introduction to science for anyone with an interest in the way civilization has evolved.
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Britannica
The Britannica Guide series offers an essential introduction to many of the key issues of our times. Clear, accurate, and meticulously researched, the series gives both the background and analysis for when you need to know for sure what is really happening in the world, whether you are an expert, student, or traveler.
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