The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists

by Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie

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From the story behind Einstein's revolutionary theory of relativity to Oppenheimer's opposition to U.S. construction of the hydrogen bomb, from the prejudice against women that barred Lise Meitner from working in a major laboratory to the false nose worn by Tycho Brahe after his own was cut off in a duel, the lives of the world's great scientists form a fascinating backdrop to their stunning achievements. Now in its second edition, The Biographical...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0195210832

ISBN13:9780195210835

Release Date:October 1994

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:960 Pages

Weight:4.05 lbs.

Dimensions:2.2" x 7.8" x 10.2"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Dictionaries & Thesauruses Education & Reference History & Philosophy Professionals & Academics Reference Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Scientists Textbooks

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