Title Distinguished African American scientists of the 20th century / James H. Kessler [and others] ; with Sigrid Berge, portrait artist, and Alyce Neukirk, computer graphics artist.

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Description	1 online resource (ix, 382 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (page ix) and index.
Contents	Preface -- Profiles -- Appendix 1: chronological list of scientists -- Appendix 2: scientists arranged by research area -- Index.
Summary	From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique resource goes beyond the headlines in chronicling not just the scientific achievements but also the lives of 100 remarkable men and women. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.
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Subject	Scientists -- United States -- Biography.
	Scientists.
	United States.
	African American scientists -- Biography.
	African American scientists.
Genre/Form	Biographies.
	Electronic books.
	Biographies.
Added Author	Kessler, James H.
Other Form:	Print version: Distinguished African American scientists of the 20th century. Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 1996 9780897749558 (DLC) 95043880 (OCoLC)33360680
ISBN	031306511X (electronic book)
	9780313065118 (electronic book)
	0897749553 (alkaline paper)
	9780897749558 (alkaline paper)