Derek J. de Solla Price

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

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Derek J. de Solla Price was a historian from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Little science, big science.

Quick Facts About Derek J. de Solla Price

Born: January 22, 1922
Died: September 3, 1983
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession: Historian
Notable works: Little science, big 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".

Biography source: Wikipedia