Written by 60 distinguished contributors, this expanded edition features over 1100 biographies of historically eminent scientists from around the world. Lists each scientist's achievements and assesses how he or she contributed to the field. Also includes an appendix listing more than 700 other notable scientists and a subject index that refers readers to the specialists in specific fields.
- ISBN10 0470273267
- ISBN13 9780470273265
- Publish Date 1 May 1982
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 November 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 674
- Language English