Description
Profiles 38 eminent biologists from the last 400 years, focusing on their varied life-stories rather than their achievements.
About the Author
Ioan James is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and has had a distinguished career as a research mathematician. In recent years he has become interested in the history and development of scientific disciplines and the scientists involved. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1968.
Reviews
'The subjects ... selected for inclusion are certainly all worthy candidates. ... In providing extensive references to full biographical treatments of his subjects, James will, hopefully, provoke his readers to delve further into the fascinating history of biology.' Journal of Natural History
'... provides useful snapshots of key figures in the history of biology.' Australian Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780521699181
Author Ioan James
Format Paperback
Page Count 196
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 10mm