This vintage book titled "The Use of Citation Data in Writing the History of Science" by Irving Sher, Richard Torpie, and Eugene Garfield, published in 1964 by the Institute for Scientific Information, delves into the use of citation data in the field of science history. It is a first edition nonfiction book intended for adult readers, featuring illustrations and transparencies. The authors explore the role of citation data in understanding the genetic code as well as other scientific topics, providing a valuable insight into the world of bibliometrics and scientific research.  

This milestone study fundamentally shaped the fields of bibliometrics and scientometrics.  It introduced the concept of using literature citations to systematically trace, map, and evaluate the historical evolution of scientific discoveries.  Garfield's primary objective was to answer the question Can a computer write the history of science?   To answer this question, the research team took a detailed timeline on the history of DNA and the genetic code compiled by the author and scientist Isaac Asimov in his 1963 book The Genetic Code.

Scarce book with very limited availability on the internet. 7 appendicies.  6 transparent network charts.   See table of contents and photos.