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Explore the evolution of major scientific concepts with the Dictionary of the History of Science from Princeton University Press. This volume serves as a conceptually organized historical dictionary of scientific thought, specifically designed to illuminate the history of science through concise accounts of important themes, ideas, and discoveries. Unlike traditional books of scientific biography, this work uses a conceptual approach to differentiate itself from previous reference materials. This single-volume reference book is an ideal manual for both the general reader and the scientific community. It provides a clear look at the role of science in the western world, making it a valuable addition to any library focused on world history and scientific development.

Key Features

This Princeton University Press volume provides a conceptually organized historical dictionary of scientific thought.

The book offers concise, single-volume reference accounts of important scientific themes, ideas, and discoveries.

A unique conceptual approach differentiates this work from standard books of scientific biography.

This reference is designed as a convenient manual for both general readers and scientific professionals.

The text explores the development of major scientific concepts and the history of science in the western world.

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14 July 2014
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