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provides biographical information on 2400 scientists who have made important contributions to the development of science. Some profiles include quotes by and about the scientist.
16 vols.; multiple copies.
Use for beginning/quick biographies of prominent scientists. Can use outdated terminology and approaches, but is scholarly overall.
Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists by 
Notable scientists from 1900 to the present by 
Dictionary of Scientific Biography by 
Current Biography Yearbook by 