McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Chemistry - Softcover

McGraw-Hill

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ISBN 10: 0071439536 ISBN 13: 9780071439534

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2004

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Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.

Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technooogy, Fifth Edition, the most widely used and respected science reference of its kind in print, each of these subject-specific quick-reference guides features:

* Detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions
* Hundreds of concise yet authoritative articles in each volume
* An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists
* A portable, convenient format
* Bibliographies, appendices, and other information supplement the articles

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Serious Chemistry, In a Nutshell

There is no better or more authoritative vehicle for staying up to speed with today's chemistry than the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Chemistry. Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fourth Edition, this vital reference provides brief yet substantive articles from scientists and engineers at the forefront of their fields, including several Nobel Prize winners, summarizing the state of the art in chemistry today.

Learned enough for professional users, yet written in clear, simple language that will appeal to students and general readers wanting to explore the exciting developments in contemporary chemistry, the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Chemistry:

* Features over 700 articles encompassing the scope of chemistry today
* Puts the world of chemistry at your fingertips, in a conveniently pocket-sized, alphabetically organized volume
* Includes clear, concise, expert-authored coverage of topics such as polymers, biochemistry, metal extraction, radioactivity, organic compounds, reaction rates, electrochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and surface science
* Provides illustrations, a bibliography, an appendix, and other valuable supplements to the articles

Carefully reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Chemistry offers an unparalleled standard of excellence.

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Compiled by the Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition.

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