In conjunction with a biographical essay on Alfred Nobel, a short history of the Nobel prizes and institutions, and biographical sketches of winners from 1997-2001, Nobel Prize winners from 1901-2001 are listed by prize category and year, country of residence, and deaths since the last (1992-96) supplement. Biographical entries average 1200 words, and include accounts of winners' acclaimed work and b&w photos. Lacks an index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)