life sciences

Presents alphabetically arranged entries, from A-G, on fundamental concepts, principles, theories, sub-disciplines, biographies, common methods, and techniques relevant to life sciences, with historical perspectives on the scientists who contribute to the field.

Chronicles developments in the physical and life sciences in the latter half of the twentieth century, such as space exploration, DNA, and genetic engineering, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles late nineteenth- to mid-twentieth century developments in the physical and life sciences, such as the theory of relativity, splitting the atom, and genetic research, showing how great scientists' work has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.