ISBN: 0-07-142957-3
Hardcover
2651 pages
2005

The most widely used science reference of its kind
Many concise articles covering more than 90 disciplines of science and technology, all in one volume
Based on the content of the world-respected McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 9th Edition
More than 1600 two-color illustrations
Extensively updated with 1500 new and rewritten articles
Includes coverage of the hottest areas of science and technology, including biomedical science, chemistry, cosmology, information science, environmental science, nanotechnology, and theoretical physics