Mcgraw-hill Concise Encyclopedia Of Engineering

. There is no better or more authoritative vehicle for staying up to speed with today's engineering than the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Engineering." Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science And Technology," this vital reference provides brief yet substantive articles from scientists and engineers at the forefront of their fields, summarizing the state of the art in engineering today..

. Learned enough for professional users, yet written in clear, simple language that will appeal to students and general readers wanting to explore the exciting developments in contemporary engineering, the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Engineering:," Features over 900 articles encompassing the scope of engineering today. Puts the world of engineering at your fingertips, in a conveniently portable, alphabetically organized volume. Includes clear, concise, expert-authored coverage of topics such as aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, classical mechanics, control systems, design engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, and systems engineering. Provides illustrations, bibliographies, appendices, and other valuable supplements to the articles.

. Carefully reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Engineering" offers an unparalleled standard of excellence.. . .

Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.

Based on content from the "McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technooogy," Fifth Edition, the most widely used and respected science reference of its kind in print, each of these subject-specific quick-reference guides features:
* Detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions
* Hundreds of concise yet authoritative articles in each volume
* An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists
* A portable, convenient format
* Bibliographies, appendices, and other information supplement the articles