McGraw-Hill Professional Releases 10th Edition Encyclopedia of Science & Technology

McGraw-Hill Professional continues a tradition of excellence with the long-awaited Tenth Edition of McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science & Technology.

This twenty-volume set is written by over 5,000 international leaders in science and technology, including 35 Nobel Prize laureates, all selected and invited to contribute by McGraw-Hill's distinguished board of consulting editors. Readers will find over 7,000 articles covering nearly 100 fields of science, more than 1,700 new and updated articles, and 12,000 illustrations.

No other reference so thoroughly chronicles the expanding frontier, facts, and trends vital to students, professionals, and general readers. The new panoramic cover design enhances its appearance and distinguishes it from previous editions.

Over its nearly fifty year history, The Encyclopedia's contributors have covered some of the most monumental scientific advances of all time, including space exploration, the development of molecular biology, the computer revolution and progress in our understanding of the forces shaping our universe. Many of the articles and essays on these subjects were contributed by the very scientists who made these historic discoveries.

The Encyclopedia of Science & Technology spans 97 subject areas, covering every major discipline in science and technology. Among the cutting-edge topics included are extraterrestrial intelligence, cloning, food allergies, genomics, stem cells, cellular automata, computational intelligence, computer- aided circuit design, voice-over IP, water supply engineering, fossil humans, fossil primates, and many more.

New to the Tenth Edition is a companion, http://www.accessscience.com/MHEST, a supplemental learning center for librarians, instructors, students, and researchers, which will be regularly updated through the coming months and available through the life of the series.

Check out the latest "Spotlight" features, or sign up for quarterly emails with links to new information and resources that will provide selected updates to the Encyclopedia. The website and e-mails also offer additional materials such as special graphics, in-depth features, tutorials, animations, and podcasts.

For more than four decades, McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science & Technology has provided readers with the information they need and can understand. The first edition was published in 1960, with a completely revised edition published every five years.

Readers will find sound scientific and technical information relating to recent advances and such questions as:

  * What effects do human activities have on our climate and what does this
    mean for the future of our environment?
  * What technologies are available or being developed to provide us with
    the energy to sustain and grow world economies?
  * What technologies will provide us with sustainable food, fiber, and
    water resources for a growing world population?
  * What advances in biomedical science will help us understand the causes
    of serious diseases and possibly lead to cures?

  The Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
  ISBN 007-144143-3
  ISBN 13: 978-007-144-143-8
  Hardcover, $2,995
  May 2007
  Category: Reference/Science & Technology

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