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History of Science
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Douglas Rayner Hartree
His Life in Science and Computing
by Charlotte Froese Fischer
"This book presents not only the life and scientific achievements of Hartree but also shows some individuals who have recognized his contribution to their professional lives."
Zentralblatt MATH
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The Kinetic Theory of Gases
An Anthology of Classic Papers with Historical Commentary
by Stephen G Brush
edited by Nancy S Hall
"It is valuable to have the work in print again, since some of the originals are not always easily accessible and all who have struggled, for example, with Boltzmann¡¯s German will welcome accurate translations ... The whole book is to be welcomed as an aid to those undertaking research or otherwise interested in exploring these fields."
AMBIX
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Reminiscence of a Roving Scholar
Science, Humanities and Joseph Needham
by Ho Peng Yoke
"This autobiography is well worth reading for it contains a great deal of first-hand information concerning the overseas studies on Chinese science and technology over the past fifty years, and also because of Ho's close relationship with Joseph Needham and the Needham Research Institute, and in addition, it presents a full picture of his own remarkable character."
The Chinese Journal for the History of Science and Technology
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A Journey With Fred Hoyle 
The Search for Cosmic Life
by Chandra Wickramasinghe
edited by Kamala Wickramasinghe
"This is a fine blend of personal anecdotes, travel impressions, and scientific reporting ¡ª interesting, informative, and worth reading."
Choice
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History of Mathematical Sciences
Portugal and East Asia II
Scientific Practices and the Portuguese Expansion in Asia (1498-1759)
University of Macau, China 10 - 12 October 1998
edited by Luís Saraiva
"Overall, it is historians of science that will find this book most interesting, particularly those whose research focuses on intercultural issues."
MAA Online Book Review
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Newton'S Darkness
Two Dramatic Views
by Carl Djerassi & David Pinner
"We found the plays to be enjoyable, engrossing, provocative, and thought-provoking, and we heartily recommend them to students and general readers interested in biography and the history of science and of literature as well as theater-goers."
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
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Mindsteps to the Cosmos
by Gerald S Hawkins
"This book is obviously interdisciplinary and will be easily read by anthropologists, archaeologists and all who want to get in touch not only with astronomy, but also with the emotional aspect of human, not only scientific research ... I strongly recommend this book to every person, even non-researchers, who are interested in the 'adventure of the mind'."
Mathematical Reviews
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