The Resource A dictionary of scientists
A dictionary of scientists
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The item A dictionary of scientists represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
Resource Information
The item A dictionary of scientists represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool.
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
- Summary
- "From Archimedes and Copernicus to Stephen Hawking and Stephen Jay Gould, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date biographical dictionary of scientists currently available. Compact yet comprehensive, it will be invaluable reference for scientists, students, and anyone with a general interest in science." "Over 1,600 entries, spanning over 2,500 years; international range covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology; clear explanations of the science itself and its historical significance; includes all Nobel Laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine; comprehensive index of topics, and extensive network of cross-references to related entries."--Jacket
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (586 pages)
- Note
-
- General editors: John Daintith, Derek Gjertsen
- Abridged and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of scientists. 2nd ed. c1994
- Includes index
- Isbn
- 9780585110479
- Label
- A dictionary of scientists
- Title
- A dictionary of scientists
- Title variation
- Scientists
- Subject
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- Wetenschapsbeoefenaars
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Science & Technology
- Biografische woordenboeken (vorm)
- Biographies
- Biographies
- Biographies
- Dictionaries
- Dictionaries
- Dictionnaires
- Electronic books
- Encyclopédies
- Ouvrages de référence
- Physical Sciences & Mathematics
- Sciences - General
- Scientifiques -- Biographies | Dictionnaires
- Scientifiques -- Biographies | Dictionnaires anglais
- Scientists
- Scientists -- Biography | Dictionaries
- Wetenschappen
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "From Archimedes and Copernicus to Stephen Hawking and Stephen Jay Gould, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date biographical dictionary of scientists currently available. Compact yet comprehensive, it will be invaluable reference for scientists, students, and anyone with a general interest in science." "Over 1,600 entries, spanning over 2,500 years; international range covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology; clear explanations of the science itself and its historical significance; includes all Nobel Laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine; comprehensive index of topics, and extensive network of cross-references to related entries."--Jacket
- Biography type
- collective biography
- Cataloging source
- N$T
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
- Biographical encyclopedia of scientists
- Dewey number
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- 509.2/2
- B
- Index
- index present
- Language note
- English
- LC call number
- Q141
- LC item number
- .D52 1999
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- dictionaries
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Daintith, John
- Gjertsen, Derek
- Series statement
- Oxford paperback reference
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Scientists
- Scientifiques
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
- Dictionnaires
- Encyclopédies
- Ouvrages de référence
- Scientists
- Wetenschapsbeoefenaars
- Wetenschappen
- Physical Sciences & Mathematics
- Sciences - General
- Scientifiques
- Label
- A dictionary of scientists
- Note
-
- General editors: John Daintith, Derek Gjertsen
- Abridged and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of scientists. 2nd ed. c1994
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (586 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780585110479
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
-
- ocm44963215\
- (OCoLC)44963215
- Label
- A dictionary of scientists
- Note
-
- General editors: John Daintith, Derek Gjertsen
- Abridged and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of scientists. 2nd ed. c1994
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (586 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780585110479
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
-
- ocm44963215\
- (OCoLC)44963215
Subject
- Wetenschapsbeoefenaars
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Science & Technology
- Biografische woordenboeken (vorm)
- Biographies
- Biographies
- Biographies
- Dictionaries
- Dictionaries
- Dictionnaires
- Electronic books
- Encyclopédies
- Ouvrages de référence
- Physical Sciences & Mathematics
- Sciences - General
- Scientifiques -- Biographies | Dictionnaires
- Scientifiques -- Biographies | Dictionnaires anglais
- Scientists
- Scientists -- Biography | Dictionaries
- Wetenschappen
Genre
- Biografische woordenboeken (vorm)
- Biography
- Dictionaries
- Dictionnaires anglais
- Electronic books
- Biographies
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