17 Nobel Prize Winners This outstanding series presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the more than 900 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901. Arranged alphabetically by last name, each informative 1,200- to 2,500-word essay provides abundant information on the Laureate’s life and achievements, with special emphasis on the body of work for which the prize was awarded. In addition, a number of recent recipients have contributed autobiographical articles, published exclusively in these volumes. NEW SUPPLEMENT VOLUME FOR 2002-2018 It has been over 15 years since the publication of the previous volume. This new edition includes brand new coverage of all Nobel Prize winners from 2002 to 2018. EACH ARTICLE INCLUDES: • Information on the subject’s early development, family background, education, and other formative influences • An account of the work for which the Prize was awarded • Critical assessment of the Laureate’s contribution to his or her field • A photograph of the Laureate • A bibliography citing works by and about the Laureate RESEARCH FEATURES Finding information on the Nobel Laureates has never been easier. • Trace the development of related achievements through cross- referencing of Laureates mentioned in profiles other than their own • Consult complete lists of Laureates organized by category and year • Find Laureates by country of residence—lists also note nation of birth • Select bibliographies of books and articles help you easily find additional reading by and about each Laureate INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF THE PRIZE, FOUNDER, AND SELECTION PROCESS Nobel Prize Winners includes information on how the Nobel Prize was established, the history of the Nobel Prize and Nobel institutions, and the processes by which Laureates are selected and prizes awarded. You’ll also find enlightening the biography of Alfred Nobel, who established the prize. FOUNDATION VOLUME LAUREATES This foundation volume in the Nobel Prize Winners series presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 566 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901 through 1986. Nobel Prize Winners NEW! Nobel Prize Winners, 2002-2018 DECEMBER 2018; 600 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-878-2 List Price: $175 5-Volume Set | ISBN: Various | List Price: $549 The entire Nobel Prize Winners series is available as a set and individual volumes may be purchased as well. NEW! All volumes now include free online access! Nobel Prize Winners Foundation Volume 1901-1986 ISBN: 978-0-8242-0756-4 List Price: $175 Nobel Prize Winners, 1987-1991 ISBN: 978-0-8242-0834-9 List Price: $80 Nobel Prize Winners, 1992-1996 ISBN: 978-0-8242-0906-3 List Price: $80 Nobel Prize Winners, 1997-2001 ISBN: 978-0-8242-1018-2 List Price: $85 NEW! Nobel Prize Winners, 2002-2018 DECEMBER 2018; 600 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-878-2 List Price: $175 5-Volume Set ISBN: Various List Price: $549 New Edition! “A usable and valuable biographical dictionary deserving of a place in every reference collection.” –American Reference Books Annual H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com Print Purchase Includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS