Dictionary of the History of Science

by Janet Browne and Roy Porter

Book Overview

For readers interested in the development of major scientific concepts and the role of science in the western world, here is the first conceptually organized historical dictionary of scientific... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691023840
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A keeper

Fine reference with long enough articles to engage but not overwhelm. Three well- qualified authors, including the late Roy Porter (historian of medicine & culture) combine efforts. Philosophy & social sciences included, e.g. "phenomenology" and "psychotherapy" and "soul." Biographical index briefly identifies hundreds of scientists, philosophers and historians. Now 25 years old but still valuable.