The Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology

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THE CONCISE ENCYCUOPEDIAOF
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
This encyclopedia brings together in one compact volume a convenient, non-specialist guide to the contents, language and history of science and technology It enables the layman to find his way through the seemingly complex technical language which obscures the essentially simple concepts of science.
The entries are written in a clear, concise manner by a team of speciálist authors who interpret the scope of science widely investigating not only the physical.earth and life sciences of astronomy chemistry metallurgy physics, biology geology biochemistry and medicine, but aiso the sciences of man: anthropology psychology linguistics and philosophy
In addition to articles surveying the history of each group of sciences, there are bríef biographies of key figures in the history of science, particularly Nobel prizewinners in chemistry physics, physiology and medicine. The book alsó contains reference articles on the branches of... Tovább

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THE CONCISE ENCYCUOPEDIAOF
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
This encyclopedia brings together in one compact volume a convenient, non-specialist guide to the contents, language and history of science and technology It enables the layman to find his way through the seemingly complex technical language which obscures the essentially simple concepts of science.
The entries are written in a clear, concise manner by a team of speciálist authors who interpret the scope of science widely investigating not only the physical.earth and life sciences of astronomy chemistry metallurgy physics, biology geology biochemistry and medicine, but aiso the sciences of man: anthropology psychology linguistics and philosophy
In addition to articles surveying the history of each group of sciences, there are bríef biographies of key figures in the history of science, particularly Nobel prizewinners in chemistry physics, physiology and medicine. The book alsó contains reference articles on the branches of mathematics necessary for understanding science.
The International System of Units (Sl) has been used throughout, although older unit systems form the subjects of individual articles. Chemical substances are usually referred to according to their IUPAC (systematic) names, although common names are alsó given whenever possible.
With over500 color illustrations, diagrams and tables and a thorough system of cross-referencing thatallows the readerto discoverthe meaning of any unfamiliarword.this excellent book will appeal to anyone who is interested in the world of science and will be invaluable to students of all levels. Vissza