Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Title is also available as part of a set: Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (978-3-540-68834-1)

From the reviews:This encyclopedia, which author Ben-Menahem ... calls his treatise, is the product of 27 years of hard work. ... The content covers all theoretical and experimental milestones in scientific and technological fields and extends to social issues. ... This encyclopedia is truly one of a kind within the subject of the history of science and will be a good addition to collections needing material on natural and mathematical sciences. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. (N. N. Xiao, Choice, Vol. 47 (7), March, 2010)This is probably the most comprehensive encyclopedia of natural and mathematical sciences one has ever seen. ... Numerous tables of the lifespan of researcher or tables to describe symbols are included as well as many appendices including additional material. Each chapter is accompanied by a bibliography, a name index, and a subject index. ... definitely sets high standards not only from the point of view of its content but also from its appearance. ... printed on high quality paper and the text is superbly readable. (Thomas Sonar, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1175, 2010)Provide a comprehensive treatise that blends the essential historical data (chronology, biographies, major background political and economical events, etc.) together with science proper (principles, laws, experiments, observations, theories, equations, etc.) ... . Ben-Menahems approach is purely chronological; history is presented as just one damn thing after another. ... a useful and historically sensitive approach ... . appeal to non-academics ... . (Dean Rickles, Metascience, Vol. 20, 2011)