The Scientific 100 : a Ranking of the Most Influential Scientists, Past and Present / by John Simmons

Simmons, John

ISBN 10: 0806521392 / ISBN 13: 9780806521398

Published by New York : Citadel Press, 2000

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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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Scientific 100 : a Ranking of the Most Influential Scientists, Past and Present / by John Simmons
• Publisher: New York : Citadel Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806521392
• ISBN 13: 9780806521398
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 2 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.