Scientists, Mathematicians, and Inventors: An Encyclopedia of People Who Changed the World

The first of four volumes in the Lives and Legacies Series , this encyclopedia profiles approximately 200 individuals who changed the world by leaving lasting legacies in the fields of science, medicine and exploration. It offers detailed information about each individual’s life, describing the scientific developments they made and the scientists on whom they were an influence. Also provided is a timeline of key events for each biographical profile, an annotated bibliography and a master timeline that chronicles major events in scientific exploration. The work is indexed by name, geographical location, discipline and conceptual ideas.