Science Who are the men and women whose insights and theories have changed the world? When Isaac Newton claimed that he only saw further because he stood on the shoulders of giants, he alluded to the long line of geniuses that came before him. The history of science is the story of great discoveries, flashes of intuition that have changed the way people see the world, hard work, and arduous calculation in the laboratory. The Britannica Guide to the 100 Most Influential Scientists is a fascinating study of the lives and work of the men and women who have changed the way we look at the world, the universe, and ourselves. Each entry is up to date, comprehensive, and entertaining, covering every aspect of scientific discovery from the ancient world to the concepts of today, and tomorrow. The introduction by leading historian of science, John Gribbin, brings together the many lives and shows how they have changed the story of humankind. The Britannica Guide series offers an essential introduction to many of the key issues of our times. Clear, accurate, and meticulously researched, the series gives both the background and analysis for when you need to know for sure what is really happening in the world, whether you are an expert, student, or general reader.