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Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia
By Considine, Glenn D. & Kulik, Peter H.
- ISBN
- 978-0-47133-230-5
- Publisher
- New York : Wiley-Interscience, c2002.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2003
It has been seven years since this well-known science reference has been updated, and in appearance and format much remains the same. The number of entries has expanded from 7300 to more than 8000, with new articles in areas such as genetics, computer science, climate, medicine, and space exploration. Although there are over 300 contributors, most articles are not signed. The articles range in length from a one-sentence definition to several pages. The longer pieces have a list of suggested readings, which have been u...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
