| Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition Revised Edition Contributor(s): Gaither, C. C. (Author), Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 075030636X ISBN-13: 9780750306362 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $104.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2000 Annotation: Entertaining and informative, Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. The largest compilation of published science quotations available, the book presents quotations that give depth and breadth to science, and provides the visions and styles of scientists past and present. The bibliography is useful if you want more details about the quotations listed. The extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure. This book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Quotations - Science | Reference - Science | Physics - General |
| Dewey: 500 |
| LCCN: 99059800 |
| Physical Information: 1.12" H x 6.21" W x 9.12" (1.84 lbs) 482 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of science. Entertaining and informative, Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. The largest compilation of published science quotations available, the book presents quotations that give depth and breadth to science, and provides the visions and styles of scientists past and present. The bibliography is useful if you want more details about the quotations listed. The extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure. This book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference. |
