Description

When The New Encyclopedia of Science appeared in 1995, it answered a pressing need for an easy-to-understand and up-to-date introduction to the world of science. In the eight years since the first edition, an astonishing number of major scientific breakthroughs have occurred, from the mapping of the human genome to important new work on global warming, string theory, Artificial Intelligence, the use of computers in medicine, the Internet, and much more. Now, in this newly revised and expanded second edition, The New Encyclopedia of Science is more current, more comprehensive, and more essential than ever before.

Updates to the new edition include:

· The addition of plant life to the volume on animal life for full biological coverage

· Changes in DNA sequencing technology and revolutionary molecular dating of the whole history of evolution

· Emerging public health crises such as mad cow disease and anthrax

· A new theory about how oceans affect climate

· The hun extrasolar planets and new information about supernovae

· Such leaps in computer technology as CD-ROMs,zip drives, HTML,nanorobotics,digital cameras,e-mail,and the Internet · The discovery of new superheavy elements

· Additions to glossaries and timelines of scientific advances since 1994

· The addition of a 9th volume containing a set index and tabular reference information, plus listings of major scientific institutions worldwide and places of scientific interest to visit

Each lavishly illustrated volume has a well-defined structure to put a wealth of factual knowledge at the reader 's fingertips. The Subject Guide is a 10-page introduction high- lighted by a Knowledge Map pictorially locating the subject within the context of the entire world of science. An expansive Time Chart displays key discoveries and dates, and the Key Words section provides an in-depth, cross referenced glossary of important terms and concepts. The Major Topics File is the heart of the book, consists of about 100 pages of superbly illustrated essays. A beautiful two-page color graphic introduces each chapter, designed to both capture interest and demonstrate an essential point. Finally, a Fact File at the end of each volume provides a glossary, along with many helpful key-word-related charts, graphs, and tables.

Reviews

"This nine-volume set of science facts, concepts, and applications is both refreshingly current and scientifically deep....All of these features and, most importantly, accurate and well written science content (that closely ties to the National Science Education Standards), make The New Encyclopedia of Science well worthy of a strong recommendation." -- Science Scope

"The graphics are clear and richly colored, and the photographs were selected with a goal of including new and interesting images--not just reprinting the same old NASA press releases."--Journal of Geoscience Education

"Organized with a keen eye toward currently hot topics, this revised and expanded version of the 1995 edition will be a popular choice for readers whose informational needs surpass what either general or specialized encyclopedias have to offer." --School Library Journal

"The currency and excellent design of this book will make it a useful addition to science collections."--Booklist

"This set would be well used as a reference for individual students or student groups working on projects. Additionally, it is an excellent source for further reading on a selected topic, or a resource for application extensions of classroom lessons or labs." -- NSTA Recommends

Product Details

1472 pages; 1800 color illus.; 9 x 11; ISBN13: 978-0-19-521918-0ISBN10: 0-19-521918-X

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