Makers of western science
Subtitle: the works and words of 24 visionaries, from Copernicus, to Watson and Crick
By: Todd Timmons
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786460618
Subjects: Science; Scientists; Biography; History
Description: "Non-scientists often perceive science as a dry, boring vocation pursued by dry, boring people. Science has actually been the product of fascinating people seeking to explain the world around them. Part biography, part history, this work reveals the personalities behind the world's most significant scientific discoveries, providing a fascinating new perspective on this human endeavor"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.