Impact of science & technology on society. A riveting exploration into the ideas that shook the world and an in-depth analysis of the men and women who exposed them. Each entry will be up-to-date, comprehensive and entertaining, covering every aspect of scientific discovery from the ancient world to todays most modern laboratories. Who are the most important men and women whose notions and theories have changed the world? This comprehensive and entertaining guide celebrates 100 of the most influential scientists - men and women whose lives and work have altered how we look at the world, the universe and ourselves. Their history is the history of science, a story of great discoveries, flashes of intuition, hard work and ardous calculation and experiment in the laboratory.

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