The Cambridge History of Science

'I have spent two months dipping into this book to find out about a wide range of subjects ... I am happy to report that it let me down rarely: there was usually a helpful and adaquately reference passage to furnish at least the beginning of an answer to my questions ... I warmly recommend this pricey book as good value, even for cash-strapped libraries.' Graham Farmelo, The Times Higher Education Supplement '... the Cambridge History will no doubt be an indispensable reference for researchers, educators, and general readers interested in the field.' Chemical Heritage '... an impressive testament to the depth and breadth of current study of the history of the physical sciences. It will become the definitive reference work for the field. ... a wide range of methodologies ... The sheer number of topics addressed is ... staggering ... excellent contributions on the relationship of the physical sciences to society and culture. ... The very best chapters offer generous primary and secondary bibliographies, provide enough of a survey to give a clear narrative to a newcomer, and make cleat the most important historiographic issues. ... excellent and impressive volume with a wealth of information on a large number of topics ... it fulfils a serious need. There is no comparable collection of essays and bibliographic information on the history of the physical sciences.' British Journal for the History of Science '... the editor has done a very skilful job in commissioning and arranging 33 articles in the six parts of the volume. ... an excellent overview of the state of scholarship in the history of the modern physical sciences.' Ambix