Instruments of science : an historical encyclopedia
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Bud, Robert.
Warner, Deborah Jean.
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Q184.5 .I57 1998
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Encyclopedias.
Scientific apparatus and instruments -- History -- Encyclopedias.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Encyclopedias.
History.
Scientific apparatus and instruments.
Other Subjects
30.01 history of the exact sciences.
50.11 history of technology.
Appareils et instruments scientifiques -- Encyclopédies.
Appareils et instruments scientifiques -- Histoire -- Encyclopédies.
Appareils et instruments scientifiques -- Histoire -- Encyclopédies.
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedias (form)
encyclopedias.
Encyclopedias.
Encyclopédies.
Equipment and Supplies
Geschichte
History (form)
Instrumenten.
Natuurwetenschappen.
Science -- instrumentation
Vitenskapelige instrumenter -- Historie.
Wissenschaftliches Instrument
Wörterbuch
Wörterbuch.

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Book
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xxv, 709 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"This fascinating encyclopedia presents 325 historically significant scientific instruments from antiquity to the present. Instruments used for testing and monitoring in addition to those used for research are studied, including laboratory organisms such as E.coli. Each of the signed entries explains how the instrument works and how it is used, as well as tracing its invention, development, and distribution. The instrument's effect on the scientific community and society is also explored. Beautiful illustrations accompany many of the entries. The editors from the Science Museum in London and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History have provided an excellent addition to the history of sciences"--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Current Copyright Fee: GBP34.00,0.,Uk
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SACFinal081324

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bud, R., & Warner, D. J. (1998). Instruments of science: an historical encyclopedia . Science Museum, London, and National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, in association with Garland Pub..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bud, Robert and Deborah Jean. Warner. 1998. Instruments of Science: An Historical Encyclopedia. New York: Science Museum, London, and National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, in association with Garland Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bud, Robert and Deborah Jean. Warner. Instruments of Science: An Historical Encyclopedia New York: Science Museum, London, and National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, in association with Garland Pub, 1998.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Bud, R. and Warner, D. J. (1998). Instruments of science: an historical encyclopedia. New York: Science Museum, London, and National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, in association with Garland Pub.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bud, Robert., and Deborah Jean Warner. Instruments of Science: An Historical Encyclopedia Science Museum, London, and National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, in association with Garland Pub., 1998.

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