Statisticians of the Centuries
Covering the 16th through 20th centuries, Statisticians of the Centuries, edited by C.C. Heyde and E. Seneta provides short biographies, including the major achievements of many of the most important statisticians. The subject's "statistical work is put into its historical and sociological context, emphasizing contributions to science and society..." This book is available in the Science Library at Science REF QA 276.156 S73 2001.