The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology

by James S. Trefil (Editor)

Edited by acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil, the Encyclopedia 's 1000 entries combine in-depth coverage with a vivid graphic format to bring every facet of science, technology, and medicine into stunning focus. From absolute zero to the Mesozoic era to semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-authors have an uncanny ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems.

Genres: Reference, Science

554 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

James S. Trefil (born 9/10/1938) is an American physicist (Ph.D. in Physics at Stanford University in 1966) and author of more than thirty books. Much of his published work focuses on science for the general audience. Dr. Trefil has previously served as Professor of Physics at the University of Virginia and he now teaches as Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. Among Trefil's books is Are We Unique?, an argument for human uniqueness in which he questions the comparisons between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. Trefil also regularly gives presentations to judges and public officials about the intersections between science and the law.

Reviews

[Kim]

This is an excellent collection of clear, concise articles on everything from the Ice Age to noninfectious diseases to Einstein's Equivalents Principle to parallel computing. It has short sidebars on subtopics like diabetes, liquid crystals, the myth of spontaneous generation, and commercializing FM.

[Shubham]

i think that it is a best book for increasing our technology and so more things i hope you will also enjoy after reading this book