Book by John Galbraith Simmons
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Who are the great scientists throughout the ages, and what exactly did they do to earn their importance? From Archimedes to Newton to Einstein to Hawking, The Scientific 100 provides the fascinating answers. Vivid biographical sketches chronicle the lives and accomplishments of the world's preeminent scientists. And in the tradition of the Citadel Press 100 Series, they are ranked provocatively in order of influence--an inspiration for lively discussion.
This unique volume is a browser's treasure trove and a handy reference for the general reader.
John Simmons has been associated with Current Biography for more than fifteen years. He has written frequently about Nobel laureates in science. A member of the New York Academy of Sciences, he divides his time between New York City and Paris.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . N° de réf. du vendeur mon0001121865
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0806521392I5N00
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur Z11B-01867
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Who are the great scientists throughout the ages and why? From Archimedes to Newton to Einstein to Hawking, The Scientific 100 provides the fascinating answers. In vivid biographical sketches, the author chronicles the lives and accomplishments of the world's most influential figures in science. And in the tradition of Citadel Press's 100 Series, he then ranks them in order of influence. Chosen with the aid and consultation of members of the New York Academy of Sciences as well as historians of science, the figures represent the broadest possible range of endeavor and accomplishment, from Isaac Newton, ranked number 1 for establishing the laws of motion and gravity, all the way to number 100, Archimedes, the ancient Greek to whom all modern scientists owe a debt of gratitude. As informed and provocative as its predecessors in the 100 Series, this unique book is both a pleasure to browse and a ready reference for the general reader. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 504 pages; Description: xix, 504 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. Subjects: Scientists --Rating of --Biography --Chronology --Science --History 2 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 156134
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Who are the great scientists throughout the ages and why? From Archimedes to Newton to Einstein to Hawking, The Scientific 100 provides the fascinating answers. In vivid biographical sketches, the author chronicles the lives and accomplishments of the world's most influential figures in science. And in the tradition of Citadel Press's 100 Series, he then ranks them in order of influence. Chosen with the aid and consultation of members of the New York Academy of Sciences as well as historians of science, the figures represent the broadest possible range of endeavor and accomplishment, from Isaac Newton, ranked number 1 for establishing the laws of motion and gravity, all the way to number 100, Archimedes, the ancient Greek to whom all modern scientists owe a debt of gratitude. As informed and provocative as its predecessors in the 100 Series, this unique book is both a pleasure to browse and a ready reference for the general reader. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 504 pages; Description: xix, 504 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. Subjects: Scientists --Rating of --Biography --Chronology --Science --History 2 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 156134
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 0806521392-11-35993699
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : As New. First THUS. Publisher: Citadel, New York, 2000. FINE softcover in illustrated/pictorial wraps, as issued. First Softcover Edition Thus, First Printing. Faint remainder mark, otherwise as new. N° de réf. du vendeur 2504190004
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
Etat : very good. New York :Kensington, 2009. Paperback. 504 pp. - An illustrated survey designed for the general reader presents vivid biographical sketches of history's greatest scientific thinkers, ranked in order of influence, including the historical and scientific context of their discoveries. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780806521398. Keywords : History of SCIENCE, N° de réf. du vendeur 279757
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : SHIMEDIA, Orient, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. N° de réf. du vendeur 0806521392
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-0806521392
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)