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Book SynopsisScience, medicine, and technology have become increasingly important to the average individual in modern society. The importance of these three fields is in many ways one of the defining characteristics of modernity. Understanding their history is essential for educated individuals.
Trade ReviewHistorians of American science, technology, and medicine - not a small group, as evidenced by the size of the membership of the Forum for the History of Science in America, the History of Science Society's oldest and largest Special Interest Group - would all make sure that their college and university libraries will buy a copy of this Encyclopedia as soon as it is published. " * Michael Sokal, Professor Emeritus of History, Worcester Polytechnic Institute *
great value for college libraries and even personal bookshelves. * James Spiller, Isis *
Table of ContentsList of Entries ; Introduction ; Preface ; Common Abbreviations Used in This Work ; Entries ; Topical Outline of Entries ; Directory of Contributors ; Index
