Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology

Name: Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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By: Lance Day (Editor), Ian McNeil (Editor)

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Hardcover | 28 December 1995 | Edition Number 1

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864 Pages

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24.6 x 17.4 x 4.5

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This Biographical Dictionary seeks to put the world of technology in the context of those who have made the most important contribution to it.
For the first time information has been gathered on the people who have made the most significant advances in technology. From ancient times to the present day, the major inventors, discoverers and entrepreneurs from around the world are profiled, and their contribution to society explained and assessed.

Structure
The Dictionary presents descriptive and analytical biographies of its subjects in alphabetical order for ease of reference. Each entry provides detailed information on the individual''s life, work and relevance to their particular field.
* in the first part of the entry, the information will include the dates and places of the subject''s birth and death, together with their nationality and their field of activity
* in the main body of the entry there follows an account of their principal achievements and their significance in the history of technology, along with full details of appointments and honours
* finally an annotated bibliography will direct the reader to the subject''s principal writings and publications and to the most important secondary works which the reader can consult for further information.

Special Features:

* The first work in existence to examine technologists in detail
* Contains over 1,500 entries giving detailed information
* Extensive cross-references enable the reader to compare subjects and build up a picture of technological advance^ * Figures drawn from fields such as Aeronautics, Telecommunications, Architecture, Photography and Textiles

Industry Reviews

"The "Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology will provide academic and public librarians with much useful information."-"Booklist, April 1996 ..."the coverage is superb....the arrangement and layout of the work are exemplary....the overall layout is both elegant and clear....a triumphant success....The result of this is not just an admirable companion to the earlier encyclopedia...but also an outstanding piece of work to stand in its own right. Any technical reference collection will require this volume, but general reference collections will also benefit from holding it....This work is unlikely to be bettered in the foreseeable future."-"Library Review, Volume 45, No. 4 April 1996 "Where courses in the history of technology are offered regularly, Day and McNeill will be essential."-"Choice, December 1996

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