History of Modern Science and Mathematics: 4 Volume Set (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780684806365)

The History of Modern Science and Mathematics is an innovative, multi-volume encyclopedia for students high school level and above. Organized topically around the various disciplines of science and mathematics -- from algebra, anthropology and astronomy to paleontology, physics and trigonometry -- this comprehensive reference takes readers through revolutions scientific and industrial, outward to the far limits of space and inward to the tiniest particles. Sidebar features and explanatory illustrations and historical photographs expand and contextualize the encyclopedia-style entries. Also includes an interdisciplinary timeline, a bibliography and subject index.

Author: Brian S. Baigrie
ISBN-10: 0684806363
ISBN-13: 9780684806365
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Language: English
Published: 07/19/2002
Pages: 920
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 8.99lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.68w x 3.61d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2002 pg. 2000
Booklist 12/01/2002 pg. 702
Library Journal 01/01/2003 pg. 90
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2003 pg. 801
School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 95
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2003 pg. 588
Library Journal 01/15/2003