Science and Technology Almanac
2002 Edition
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Author
Contributions
- Lynn Lauerman (Adapter) - Contributor
- William Allstetter (Adapter) - Contributor
Publication
2002-10-30 - Greenwood Press
Language
English
Word Count
130,000 words, Guess
Page Count
520 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Internet Archivesciencetechnolog0000unse_d0j0
- ISBN-101573563285
- ISBN-139781573563284
- OCLC Control Number51207391
- Better World Books9781573563284
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL8739095M
Classifications
- LCCQ124.6 .S35 2002
Description
This almanac combines the features of a news digest, science encyclopedia, and statistical handbook for fields including astronomy, computers and the Internet, earth sciences, the environment, health and medicine, meteorology, and technology. This edition has been revised and updated to include the year's significant scientific legislation and regulation and the obituaries of important scientists. Also included are standard references on basic scientific facts and knowledge, including measurements, scientific nomenclature, conversion tables, and the periodic table. The almanac features b&w photos and illustrations, charts, a calendar of upcoming scientific events, directories of science centers and museums, and lists of associations, institutes, and government organizations. Lauerman is a freelance science writer and editor. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
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