Science and Technology Almanac
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WILLIAM ALLSTETTER created and launched Today's Science on File, a monthly science-news digest for high school students. Most recently, he served as Director of Science Communications at Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons. Allstetter is currently a freelance writer, and has published in numerous journals including Technology Review, Discover, and American Health. Allstetter, who lives in New York City, studied biology at Stanford University and has his journalism degree from Columbia University.
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From a flat universe full of dark energy to a lab full of stem cells, it's hard keeping up with the huge, kinetic world of science and technology. This unique volume offers a sweeping tour of the field for inquisitive audiences. The 2001 edition is a news digest, a concise encyclopedia, and an up-to-date statistical handbook all in one--a compelling introduction for the curious, a sharp summary for the expert, and a thorough reference for anyone interested in science and technology.This completely updated edition brings together the news, people, and statistics of the year's most important events and issues in the fields of: Astronomy and Space Chemistry Computers and the Internet Earth Sciences Environment Health and Medicine Life Sciences Mathematics Meteorology and the Weather Physics TechnologySpecial features and reference aids include photographs, illustrations, and figures; extensive tables and charts; a timeline and calendar of upcoming events; a directory of zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, associations and organizations, and institutes and government organizations; a glossary; and an index. Photographs, tables and charts, a timeline, and a calendar illuminate the text and provide a quick view of what transpired around the world in 2001. The Almanac also covers:The year's most important issues, legislation and regulation, best-selling science and nature books, and outstanding Web sitesThe scientists behind the headlines, concise biographies, obituaries, and an extensive list of sci-tech award winnersExtensive tables for worldwide and country-by-country statistics on energy use and consumption, agricultural output and productivity, the environment, transportation and communication, and health and medicineReference and User Services Quarterly hailed the previous edition for covering a plethora of information over a broad spectrum of the sciences and deemed it valuable in school, public, and academic libraries. This text provides coverage of breakthrough in all major disciplines in science and technology along with statistics relating to science, health, medicine, and other technologies for 192 countries around the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781573563277
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Paperback. Condición: New. From a flat universe full of dark energy to a lab full of stem cells, it's hard keeping up with the huge, kinetic world of science and technology. This unique volume offers a sweeping tour of the field for inquisitive audiences. The 2001 edition is a news digest, a concise encyclopedia, and an up-to-date statistical handbook all in one--a compelling introduction for the curious, a sharp summary for the expert, and a thorough reference for anyone interested in science and technology.This completely updated edition brings together the news, people, and statistics of the year's most important events and issues in the fields of:. Astronomy and Space. Chemistry. Computers and the Internet. Earth Sciences. Environment. Health and Medicine. Life Sciences. Mathematics. Meteorology and the Weather. Physics. TechnologySpecial features and reference aids include photographs, illustrations, and figures; extensive tables and charts; a timeline and calendar of upcoming events; a directory of zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, associations and organizations, and institutes and government organizations; a glossary; and an index. Photographs, tables and charts, a timeline, and a calendar illuminate the text and provide a quick view of what transpired around the world in 2001. The Almanac also covers:.The year's most important issues, legislation and regulation, best-selling science and nature books, and outstanding Web sites.The scientists behind the headlines, concise biographies, obituaries, and an extensive list of sci-tech award winners.Extensive tables for worldwide and country-by-country statistics on energy use and consumption, agricultural output and productivity, the environment, transportation and communication, and health and medicineReference and User Services Quarterly hailed the previous edition for covering a plethora of information over a broad spectrum of the sciences and deemed it valuable in school, public, and academic libraries. Nº de ref. del artículo: LU-9781573563277
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