History of Science and Technology
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Support for research in the history of science and technology.
Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Dictionary of Scientific Biography has information about scientists throughout history, and references to
- primary sources (what they wrote), and
- secondary sources (what other people wrote about them)
Nobel Prize Winners
- Nobel Prize WinnersSearch for a specific Nobel Prize winner and browse information about the prize and the scientists.
Scientist Biographies
- Biography and Genealogy Master IndexBiography and Genealogy Master Index enables users to locate biographical entries contained in more than 1,000 volumes and editions of important current and retrospective biographical reference sources. This index contains citations that point to over 15 million biographies on nearly 5 million people, living and deceased, from all time periods, geographical locations, and fields of endeavor.
- Biography in ContextBiography Resource Center combines Gale biographies with related full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, thousands images, and links to vetted websites. Search for current or historic figures based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text.
- Biography Index Past and PresentBiography Index: Past and Present is a trusted, biographical resource. Featuring retrospective coverage from Biography Index back to its first publication in 1946, it combines retrospective coverage with current indexing to produce a comprehensive biographical resource for students, scholars, media professionals, book clubs, and all researchers seeking biographical information.
- Biography Index RetrospectiveBiography Index: Past and Present is a trusted, biographical resource. Featuring retrospective coverage from Biography Index back to its first publication in 1946, it combines retrospective coverage with current indexing to produce a comprehensive biographical resource for students, scholars, media professionals, book clubs, and all researchers seeking biographical information.