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Asimov's biographical encyclopedia of science and technology : the lives and achievements of 1510 great scientists from ancient times to the present, chronologically arranged

by Isaac Asimov

This reference work features chronologically organised biographical entries, expanded and updated from previous editions with new information. It includes a comprehensive subject and name index.

Accession 8271 ISBN 0385177712 Publisher Doubleday
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