The "Dictionary of the History of Sciences" is the first conceptually structured historical dictionary of scientific thought, for readers interested in the development of basic scientific concepts and the role of science in the Western world.

Its goal is to shed light on the historical evolution of the sciences and to serve as a concise, concise reference book with brief but comprehensive historical descriptions of important patterns, ideas, and discoveries in science.

Its conceptual approach differentiates it from other reference works such as biographies of scientists, making it a user-friendly handbook for both the general reader and scientists interested in the origins of their scientific field or other fields.