Contributions of African American Scientists to the Field[s] of Science, Medicine, and Inventions
- ISBN-10
- 1607413191
- ISBN-13
- 9781607413196
- Category
- African American scientists
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Author
- Robert B. Sanders
Description
Scientists included in this book represent the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, genetics, geology, mathematics, medicine, nursing, physics, psychology, sociology, zoology, and inventions. Described here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science including inventions. These individuals have contributed in large and small ways that might have been overlooked when chronicling the history of science.
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