Mcgraw Hill Encyclopedia Of Science Technology

Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia containing over seven thousand articles covering all aspects of science and technology.

Edited by acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil, the Encyclopedia's 1000 entries combine in-depth coverage with a vivid graphic format to bring every facet of science, technology, and medicine into stunning focus. From absolute zero to the Mesozoic era to semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-authors have an uncanny ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems.

Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of the field of earth science, offering information on key figures, theories, discoveries, advances, terms, and concepts.

Hundreds of articles explore the most important fields of science. Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition, each of these subject-specific quick-reference guides features: Detailed, well-illustrated explanations; Hundreds of concise articles in each volume; An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists; A portable, convenient format; Bibliographies, appendices, and other information supplement the articles.