The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (Hardcover)

Destined to be a leader in the field The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology is a revolutionary, full-colour, A-Z guide that sets a new standard for science reference. Edited by acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil, it contains over 1,000 entries which 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 and semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-editors have an uncanny ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems.
Each entry distils a subject's key aspects, its limitations and controversies, its experiments and theories, thus capturing the excitement of scientific discovery and insight. A unique system of cross-referencing leads readers from theory to practice, tracing relationships across disciplines over time. For example, an entry on ageing guides the reader to both its scientific roots in the cell cycle and its social dimensions in population ecology.
Unmatched in its scope and presentation, The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology is certain to become a favourite one-volume science and technology reference for general readers and students alike.
Key Features:
*'Critical Path' indicators show which entry to read for background to a subject, and which to read after it for further developments in the field.
*750 full-colour photographs, charts, diagrams and drawings, carefully selected to illustrate key concepts
*concise definitions preface each entry
*broad and in-depth coverage - encyclopedia length entries detail each subject's historical development, scientific relevance and social significance
*sidebars relate historical anecdotes, striking phenomena and reports from cutting-edge current research
*'Signpost' cross references highlight other relevant articles in the encyclopedia.