The materials represented in this bibliography are a selective sample of the best and most basic works in the history of science. They reflect the varied interests and approaches of historians of science in the twentieth century, primarily since 1950.
...a carefully constructed reference work of use to anyone wishing to study in this field. American Reference Books Annual Libraries looking for an easy-to-use, readily accessible introductory bibliography should acquire Miller's work. Reference Quarterly Reference works require much effort to compile, and the effort has not been wasted here. The annotations are clear, succinct, and helpful; the book's organization is straightforward, sensible, and supplemented by cross-references; the section on audiovisual materials is a pleasant surprise; the social sciences are well represented; and the section on special topics is a nice addition... well bound...this work fills a needed gap in reference sources for the history of science and medicine... Isis
