Van Nostrand S Concise Encyclopedia Of Science

The most comprehensive one-volume scientific desk reference available Based on the new 4,000-page, two-volume Van Nostrand's Science Encyclopedia, Ninth Edition, the best scientific encyclopedia available according to the Library Journal, this authoritative, concise encyclopedia of science features over 5,000 entries that completely cover vital science, technology, and math terms and concepts. Easy-to-use and fun to read, this indispensable reference covers the very latest scientific advances and developments in all areas of science. Plus, it offers basic definitions of scientific terms followed by concise explanations of the concepts. Packed with illustrations, charts, and graphs, this impressive book also features numerous line drawings, diagrams, and black-and-white photos. Christopher G. DePree (Decatur, GA) is Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Agnes Scott College. Alan Axelrod, PhD (Atlanta, GA) is the award-winning author of more than twenty books and is a well-regarded popular historian.

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An alphabetic index of chemistry terms with emphasis on advanced processes, strategic raw materials, chemistry of metals, energy sources and conservation, wastes and pollution, analytical instrumentation, growing uses of

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.

Provides terms, definitions, and explanations in science, engineering, and technology.