The Scientific American science desk reference

"Divided into 15 sections covering a specific scientific discipline, this work includes sections on key concepts, glossaries, and biographies of prominent researchers in that field, chronologies, and information unique to that particular discipline."--"Outstanding Reference Sources,&q...

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Online Access: Full Text (via EBSCO)
Other title:Science desk reference.
Scientific American.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : John Wiley & Sons, ©1999.
©1999.
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Table of Contents:
  • Measurement
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Astronomy
  • Earth science: Evolution and structure of planet Earth
  • Earth science: The atmosphere and the hydrosphere
  • Environment and ecology
  • Biology
  • The animal kingdom
  • Plant kingdom
  • Human body
  • Health and disease
  • Computer science
  • Technology
  • Discoveries, inventions, and prizes
  • Index.