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Encyclopedia of science and technology
By Trefil, James S.
- ISBN
- 978-0-41593-724-5
- Publisher
- New York : Routledge, 2001.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2001
Prolific science writer Trefil (physics, George Mason Univ.) is a committed advocate for scientific literacy, as evidenced by works he has coedited (e.g., Dictionary of Cultural Literacy) as well as this one-volume encyclopedia. Here he defines key concepts in nearly 1000 entries, arranged alphabetically and color-coded to indicate whether the topic is related to life science, physical science, or technology. Accessible to the general reader, the articles range widely from AIDS and artificial intellige...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
