Science and its times
Subtitle: understanding the social significance of scientific discovery
By: Neil Schlager, editor ; Josh Lauer, associate editor.
Contributors: Schlager, Neil, 1966-; Lauer, Josh.
Publisher: Gale Group
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Subjects: Science -- Social aspects -- History.
Description: "This series discusses how the major fields of science developed during specific time periods. Each volume focuses on a range of years and includes developments in exploration, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and technology. When the series is completed, the seven volumes will cover 2000 B.C. to the present."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

LIBRARY HAS: v.5,7.
Table of contents: title: v. 4. 1700-1799; title: v. 5. 1800-1899; title: v. 6. 1900-1949; title: v. 7. 1950-present.