1st Edition

Reader's Guide to the History of Science

Edited By Arne Hessenbruch Copyright 2001

    The Reader's Guide to the History of Science looks at the literature of science in some 550 entries on individuals (Einstein), institutions and disciplines (Mathematics), general themes (Romantic Science) and central concepts (Paradigm and Fact). The history of science is construed widely to include the history of medicine and technology as is reflected in the range of disciplines from which the international team of 200 contributors are drawn.

    Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W;

    Biography

    Arne Hessenbruch

    "This work has no equivalent. It could serves as a model for guides to other areas of history. For all libraries." -- Choice
    "This current volume is not only an excellent resource for public and academic libraries but a very good for the price. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal