Research and Discovery: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science
| PUBLISHER | M.E. Sharpe (03/26/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This encyclopedia is an overview of the history of science in America from colonial times to the present. Organized alphabetically within scientific discipline, the set is divided into fourteen sections that include overview essays tracing the historical development of the specific discipline in a cultural and social context; A-to-Z entries on people, institutions, events, developments, and significant concepts; documents highlighting the development of the discipline; and a chronology detailing the historic milestones. Extensive cross-references, a topic finder, bibliographic citations, and biographical and subject indexes in each volume round out this work.
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ISBN-13:
9780765680730
ISBN-10:
0765680734
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
3
Carton Quantity:
3
Product Dimensions:
9.72 x 3.19 x 14.31 inches
Weight:
8.44 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | History
Grade Level:
9th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
509.73
Library of Congress Control Number:
2006014012
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This encyclopedia is an overview of the history of science in America from colonial times to the present. Organized alphabetically within scientific discipline, the set is divided into fourteen sections that include overview essays tracing the historical development of the specific discipline in a cultural and social context; A-to-Z entries on people, institutions, events, developments, and significant concepts; documents highlighting the development of the discipline; and a chronology detailing the historic milestones. Extensive cross-references, a topic finder, bibliographic citations, and biographical and subject indexes in each volume round out this work.
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