Title: Makers of western science
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"--
Subjects: Science, Scientists, Biography, History, Scientists, biography, Science, europe, Science, history, united states
Places: United States, Western Europe