American Men and Women of Science: A Biographical Directory of Today's Leaders in Physical, Biological and Related Sciences, 1989-90

"Continues to be the standard reference tool in its field."--BOOKLIST. "...the prime reference in the field..."--REFERENCE & RESEARCH BOOK NEWS. Your most authoritative resource for information on over 125,000 leading U.S. & Canadian scientists & engineers, the new 18th edition of this prestigious multi-volume directory has been extensively updated with more than 65 percent new or substantially revised entries. Ranging across ten major disciplines & 171 National Science Foundation subdisciplines, it identifies & profiles leading experts in all the physical, biological & related sciences - from Acoustics to Zoology. What's more, its Discipline Index makes it easy to locate the leading authorities in each field. All figures selected for inclusion have established exceptional scientific credentials - through experience & training, distinguished research, or selection to a post of recognized responsibility. Their entries include such vital background details as birthplace & date, field of expertise, education, experience, concurrent positions, honors & awards, research focus, professional memberships & mailing address. For 85 years AMERICAN MEN & WOMEN OF SCIENCE has been indispensable to scientists, research administrators, consulting firms, government agencies, publishers, journalists & college & university administrators researching North America's most accomplished scientific authorities. Now more than ever, the new 18th Edition continues that great tradition. Published triennially.American Men and Women of Science: A Biographical Directory of Today's Leaders in Physical, Biological and Related Sciences, 1989-90, 18 was published 1992 under ISBN 9780835230810 and ISBN 0835230813.