Title: Scientific American: Science Desk Reference Author(s): Editors of Scientific American Pages: 704 Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Publication date: 1999 Language: English Format: HTML ISBN-10: 0471356751 ISBN-13: Description: From Library Journal
This authoritative and affordable single-volume science desk reference covers a range of topics, including measurement, mathematics, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, environment and ecology, biology, the animal kingdom, the plant kingdom, the human body, health and disease, computer science, technology, and inventions, discoveries, and prizes. Each chapter presents an overview of the subject, facts displayed as tables and diagrams, subject glossaries, a chronology, achievements of notable scientists, related web sites, and bibliographies for further reading. Given its readability, the great illustrations, and Scientific American's reputation, this reference is highly recommended for both academic and public libraries.
-Paul G. Haschak, Southeastern Louisiana Univ., Hammond
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Scientific American magazine has long set the standard for popular science writing in the U.S. by publishing articles that explain science to nonspecialists in a thorough yet understandable manner. This new book builds on the expertise of the magazine and provides the reader with a single-volume overview of the entire range of science and technology.
The work is divided into 16 sections representing different fields of science, from mathematics and physics to the environment, biology, and the health sciences. Each section contains brief essays covering the key concepts and research in the field, along with various tables and statistical data. Every section also provides the reader with a glossary, very brief biographies of important scientists, a chronology of events (generally current to mid-1998), links to relevant Web sites, and a bibliography of classic books. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the text, and a comprehensive index helps the reader locate a specific topic of interest anywhere in the work.
There is a great deal of good information in this single volume, allowing it to serve as a scientific encyclopedia, dictionary, chronology, and biography all in one. With its low price and authoritative provenance, it should become a standard science ready-reference tool for libraries serving high-school students, college students, and adults, especially if it is updated.
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Product Details
* Hardcover: 704 pages
* Publisher: John Wiley and Sons; 1st,Desk edition (September 16, 1999)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471356751
* ISBN-13: 978-0471356752
Title: Scientific American: Science Desk Reference