Science and its times :  understanding the social significance of scientific discovery / 
Neil Schlager, editor ; Josh Lauer, associate editor. 
 - Detroit :  Gale Group,  c2000-c2001. 
 - 8 v. :  ill., maps ;  29 cm. 
 - 509 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>v. 1. 2000 B.C. to A.D. 699 -- v. 2. 700-1449 -- v. 3. 1450-1699 -- v. 4. 1700-1799 -- v. 5. 1800-1899 -- v. 6. 1900-1949 -- v. 7. 1950-present -- v. 8. Cumulative index. 
<br/><br/> "This series discusses how the major fields of science developed during specific time periods. Each volume focuses on a range of years and includes developments in exploration, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and technology. When the series is completed, the seven volumes will cover 2000 B.C. to the present."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>078763932X (set : alk. paper) 0787639338 (v. 1 : alk. paper) 0787639346 (v. 2 : alk. paper) 0787639354 (v. 3 : alk. paper) 0787639362 (v. 4 : alk. paper) 0787639370 (v. 5 : alk. paper) 0787639389 (v. 6 : alk. paper) 0787639397 (v. 7 : alk. paper) 0787658170 (v. 8 : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Science--Social aspects--History.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>509