The Gaither's dictionary of scientific quotations: a collection of quotations pertaining to archaeology, architecture, astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, cosmology, Darwinism, death, engineering, geology, life, mathematics, medicine, nature, nursing,

Finding words of wisdom about science is now easy with __Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations__. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The thematic organization allows you to effortlessly find a pertinent quotation from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows a reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date, and occupation where possible. Scientists and other keen observers of the natural world sometimes make or write a statement pertaining to scientific activity that is destined to live on beyond the brief period of time for which it was intended. This book serves as a collection of these statements from great philosophers and thought-influencers of science, past and present. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations allows the reader quickly to find relevant quotations or citations to spearhead an oral or written presentation of their research. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. With its unique thematic organization of the quotations, this book accomplishes its goal of presenting a large array of entries in each discipline and enabling the reader to choose a quotation on a particular subject from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows the reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind’s scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date and occupation where possible. Finding words of wisdom about science is now easy with Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The thematic organization allows you to effortlessly find a pertinent quotation from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows a reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date, and occupation where possible. - Publisher Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi A....Pages 1-153 B....Pages 154-194 C....Pages 195-315 D....Pages 316-376 E....Pages 377-516 F....Pages 517-570 G....Pages 571-626 H....Pages 627-651 I....Pages 652-709 J....Pages 710-710 K....Pages 711-736 L....Pages 737-786 M....Pages 787-958 N....Pages 959-1024 O....Pages 1025-1058 P....Pages 1059-1205 Q....Pages 1206-1221 R....Pages 1222-1266 S....Pages 1267-1572 T....Pages 1573-1663 U....Pages 1664-1704 V....Pages 1705-1714 W....Pages 1715-1731 X....Pages 1732-1733 Y....Pages 1734-1734 Z....Pages 1735-1738 Back Matter....Pages 1739-1793 This book is in brand new condition.delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.) v. 1. Abortion-medical science v. 2. Medicine and art zoology.