Title Discoveries in modern science : exploration, invention, technology / James Trefil, editor in chief

Published Farmington Hills, Mich. : Macmillan Reference USA, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2015] ©2015

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Description 1 online resource 3 volumes (lxiii, 1340 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) Contents Volume 1. A-F -- volume 2. G-O -- volume 3. P-Z Summary This set cover more than 300 of the most important scientific discoveries as defined by a board of scientists and historians. It aims to present an in-depth treatment of "curiosity-led science," as well as directed research that led to important inventions and technologies. It will spark curiosity and engagement among readers, ranging from advanced high school students, to those in college and universities, as well as educated readers Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on print version record Subject Discoveries in science -- Encyclopedias Science -- Encyclopedias. Technology -- Encyclopedias. Discoveries in science. SCIENCE -- Reference. Science. Technology. Genre/Form Encyclopedias. Form Electronic book Author Trefil, James, 1938- editor. ISBN 0028662482 0028664353 9780028662480 9780028664354

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