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The Oxford companion to the history of modern science, editor in chief, J.L. Heilbron ; editors, James Bartholomew ... [and others]

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The Oxford companion to the history of modern science, editor in chief, J.L. Heilbron ; editors, James Bartholomew ... [and others]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 845-849) and index

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Oxford companion to the history of modern science

Nature of contents

bibliographyencyclopedias

Oclc number

51000855

Responsibility statement

editor in chief, J.L. Heilbron ; editors, James Bartholomew ... [and others]

Summary

Publisher's description: The Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science is a one-volume encyclopedia offering an excellent overview of the field of science and its development over the past few generations, ranging from biographies on Galileo and Dorothy Hodgkin to the discussions chronicling the change of science from simply a tool of learning to a major force in society. Along with chemistry, physics, and biology, the major scientific disciplines are represented in this alphabetically arranged work including astrology, ethnology, and zoology, among many others. The coverage is not limited to just one geographical area but is world-wide, tracing science from its traditional centres and explaining how non-western societies have modified and contributed to its global arena

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History of modern science

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