Encyclopedia of physical science and technology
A massive revision of the distinctive Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, this Second Edition includes 155 new articles that fill three volumes—a total of 2400 additional pages.
Features:
- Articles are arranged alphabetically for easy access
- Each entry begins with a detailed table of contents, a glossary of terms, and a concise definition of the topic, followed by an in-depth presentation
- Extensive cross-references
- 10,000 illustrations and tables
- 6,500 bibliographic entries
- 8,700 glossary entries
- Each article has passed a review by its author's peer group
- 92% of the articles have been revised and updated
- More than 85% of the original First Edition articles have been updated or nearly completely rewritten
- 155 articles have been added
- 630 articles have updated bibliographies
Keywords
Physical sciences, Physical sciences--Encyclopedias, Technology, Technology--Encyclopedias, Q123 .E497 2002, 503
Physical sciences, Physical sciences--Encyclopedias, Technology, Technology--Encyclopedias, Q123 .E497 2002, 503
| Name in long format: | Encyclopedia Of Physical Science And Technology Physical Science And Technology |
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| ISBN-10: | 0122274296 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780122274275 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 3 |
| Binding: | Hardcover, 2001 |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| Dimensions: | 18 v. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
