McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2009 (MCGRAW HILL YEARBOOK OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) - Hardcover

McGraw-Hill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071605622 ISBN 13: 9780071605625

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008

Synopsis

An annual roundup of the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology

The McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2009 continues its tradition of making information on the latest advances in science and technology accessible to the non-specialist through concise, richly illustrated articles. With 150 articles written by international leaders in their respective fields, this new edition covers scientific and technical disciplines from Agriculture to Zoology.

• In 150 articles, leaders in science and R&D review major developments and trends in science and technology
• Coverage includes forefront topics in areas such as alternative energy, cell biology; climate change effects, molecular genetics; nanotechnology; telecommunications; and more
• 200 images and two-color illustrations complement and enhance the text
• An extensive index makes finding information easy
• Features numerous cross-references to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 10th Edition, in each article as well as references to key literature
• All articles are invited, vetted, and signed, then edited and illustrated to ensure comprehensibility for the non-specialist reader

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071605622
• ISBN 13: 9780071605625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496