The movers and shakers of the next century will be those people who understand the essentials of the new areas of science, medicine, and technology that are opening up and expanding every day. Now the celebrated physicist and renowned explainer of science James Trefil brings his extraordinary talents for making the complex comprehensible to the entire range of science. From protons to pulsars, from salt to satellites, from circuits to CD-ROMs, this work sets a new standard for popular science reference. Filled with four-color illustrations and enlightening sidebars with cutting-edge information -- and with abundant cross-references -- THE HOUGHTON MIFFLIN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY makes understanding this magnificent and quirky world a true pleasure.
Language
English
Pages
512
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 1999
ISBN 13
9780395848395
The Houghton Mifflin Encyclopedia Of Science And Technology
The movers and shakers of the next century will be those people who understand the essentials of the new areas of science, medicine, and technology that are opening up and expanding every day. Now the celebrated physicist and renowned explainer of science James Trefil brings his extraordinary talents for making the complex comprehensible to the entire range of science. From protons to pulsars, from salt to satellites, from circuits to CD-ROMs, this work sets a new standard for popular science reference. Filled with four-color illustrations and enlightening sidebars with cutting-edge information -- and with abundant cross-references -- THE HOUGHTON MIFFLIN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY makes understanding this magnificent and quirky world a true pleasure.