Derek J. de Solla Price

Derek J. de Solla Price was a pioneering scientist and information scientist best known for his work in understanding how scientific knowledge grows. He developed models showing that scientific publications and citations follow predictable patterns, revealing that a small number of researchers contribute most discoveries. His work helped quantify and analyze scientific progress, influencing the fields of bibliometrics and information science. Price's insights show how science evolves through a combination of individual creativity and collaborative efforts, providing a framework to understand research dynamics and the dissemination of knowledge across disciplines.