Publisher's Synopsis
This reference looks at the processes of scientific discovery throughout history. It attempts to answer the basic questions: the story behind the breakthrough, the knowledge that led to the discovery and its impact on society. There are biographical entries focusing on the motivational abilities and processes of scientists in the areas of: astronomy; biochemistry; biology; chemistry; earth science; ecology; genetics; geology; immunology; mathematics; medicine; meteorology; microbiology; and nuclear physics.
