Derek J. de Solla Price

Derek J. de Solla Price

(1922–1983) historian of science United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Derek J. de Solla Price (1922–1983) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland historian of science, known for Q28526234.

About Derek J. de Solla Price

Derek John de Solla Price was a British physicist, historian of science, and information scientist. He was known for his investigation of the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient Greek planetary computer, and for quantitative studies on scientific publications, which led to his being described as the "Herald of scientometrics".

Known for:

Q28526234

Notable works:

Little science, big science

Awards:

Guggenheim Fellowship|Leonardo da Vinci Medal|John Desmond Bernal Prize

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