The most widely used science reference of its kind*
More than 7,000 concise articles covering more than 90 disciplines of science and technology, all in one volume*
Based on the content of the world-respected McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 9th Edition*
More than 1600 two-color illustrations*
Features numerous cross-referenences, an extensive index, and bibliographies*
Appendix with biographical listings of important scientists, listings of scientific symbols and units, mathematical notations, fundamental concepts, and more*
Extensively updated with 1500 new and rewritten articles*
Includes coverage of the hottest areas of science and technology, including biomedical science, chemistry, cosmology, information science, environmental science, nanotechnology, and theoretical physics
Description:
The most widely used science reference of its kind*
More than 7,000 concise articles covering more than 90 disciplines of science and technology, all in one volume*
Based on the content of the world-respected McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 9th Edition*
More than 1600 two-color illustrations*
Features numerous cross-referenences, an extensive index, and bibliographies*
Appendix with biographical listings of important scientists, listings of scientific symbols and units, mathematical notations, fundamental concepts, and more*
Extensively updated with 1500 new and rewritten articles*
Includes coverage of the hottest areas of science and technology, including biomedical science, chemistry, cosmology, information science, environmental science, nanotechnology, and theoretical physics