Publisher's Synopsis
Presented in a concise and accessible format, this handbook features 50 of the most influential scientists and 10 of the greatest scientific achievements from the past 4,000 years. This trusty guide explains scientific advances in anatomy, computing, electricity, and astronomy and features scientific thinkers from Pythagoras to Newton to Hawking. Packed with key facts and figures, this pocketful of knowledge provides information for those just brushing up on recent developments or for those in need of a quick crash course in major scientific breakthroughs.
