Author: PARKER, SYBIL P. (EDITOR)
Title: Mcgraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
Description: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985. Third Edition: Fifth Printing. Hard Cover. 2065 pages: 9 x 11 in.: 10.8: KB#002486: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. This is based on the 15-volume McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. The Concise Encyclopedia contains some 7,900 alphabetically arranged articles (300 new to this edition), with more than 1,600 photographs and line drawings, covered in 2,065 pages. An analytical index aids in locating information for topics that do not have their own entries. There are also 15 appendices covering such topics as the Greek alphabet, conversion tables, the periodic table of elements, mathematical notations, a geological time scale, and biographical listings. This edition offers quick access to vital information in 75 broad fields of study, including astronomy, life sciences, chemistry, physics, earth science, computers, electronics, and medicine. "Wisconsin Professional Engineer" stamp on title page and jacket has a well-repaired short tear at edge on front. Price INCLUDES FULL EXTRA COST of media delivery. USPS Priority would be extra.. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket .

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