Concise Dictionary of Materials Science

Concise Dictionary of Materials Science
Author: Vladimir Novikov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2002-09-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420041142

A detailed knowledge of the terminology and its background is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the professional literature in the field of materials science. This sharply focused, authoritative lexicon affords the reader a coherent idea of microstructure formation and evolution. All the term definitions are supplied with explanations an

Dictionary of Material Science and High Energy Physics

Dictionary of Material Science and High Energy Physics
Author: Dipak K. Basu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2018-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420049852

More than 3,000 terms with clear, working definitions, alternative meanings, and related references comprise this uniquely focused lexicon. Published in a convenient, paperback format, it covers chemical, energy, nuclear, plasma, condensed matter, and solid-state physics, fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics, quantum optics, thermodynamics, and materials science.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
Author: Iain McLean
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2009-02-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0191018279

This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition, the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevent, and any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.

Using the Engineering Literature

Using the Engineering Literature
Author: Bonnie A. Osif
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1439850038

With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia for encyclopedia-like information or search Google for the thousands of links

Concise Dictionary of Library and Information Science

Concise Dictionary of Library and Information Science
Author: Stella Keenan
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2011-11-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110967588

This dictionary is an international, comprehensive introduction to the vocabulary of library and information science. It is a practical day-to-day tool that will help to explain clearly and concisely over 5,000 terms used in the profession. The second edition has been completely revised and approximately 2,000 new terms added. All the terms are arranged in one alphabetical sequence, still incorporating the six themes present in the first edition: Information sources; Information handling; Computers and Telecommunications; Management; Research methodology; Publishing. In addition the dictionary offers full definitions for all synonymous terms and acronyms.

A Concise Dictionary of Biology

A Concise Dictionary of Biology
Author: Elizabeth A. Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1990
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This dictionary, derived from the Concise science dictionary (O.U.P. in 1984), covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also includes many new terms in genetics, including genetic engineering, molecular biology, and immunology, reflecting the recent advances made in these fields.

A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering
Author: Tony Atkins
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0191044962

A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering is one of the latest additions to the market leading Oxford Paperback Reference series. In over 8,500 clear and concise A to Z entries, it provides definitions and explanations for mechanical engineering terms in the core areas of design, stress analysis, dynamics and vibrations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Topics covered include heat transfer, combustion, control, lubrication, robotics, instrumentation, and measurement. Where relevant, the dictionary also touches on related subject areas such as acoustics, bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science. Useful entry-level web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website to expand the coverage of the dictionary. Cross-referenced and including many line drawings, this excellent new volume is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of its kind. It is an essential reference for students of mechanical engineering and for anyone with an interest in the subject.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Science and technology

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Science and technology
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher: London : Library Association Pub.
Total Pages: 712
Release: 1999
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

A revised and updated guide to reference material. It contains selective and evaluative entries to guide the enquirer to the best source of reference in each subject area, be it journal article, CD-ROM, on-line database, bibliography, encyclopaedia, monograph or directory. It features full critical annotations and reviewers' comments and comprehensive author-title and subject indexes. The contents include: mathematics; astronomy and surveying; physics; chemistry; earth sciences; palaeontology; anthropology; biology; natural history; botany; zoology; patents and interventions; medicine; engineering; transport vehicles; agriculture and livestock; household management; communication; chemical industry; manufactures; industries, trades and crafts; and the building industry.

Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology

Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology
Author: Pei-Show Juo
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1163
Release: 2001-12-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420041304

Rapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a large amount of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology. Keeping up with the latest information can become a cumbersome task for professionals and students working in these fields. Updated to include new terminology and accurate characterizations of previously ex

Materials Science and Technology

Materials Science and Technology
Author: Sabar Hutagalung
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2012-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535101935

Materials are important to mankind because of the benefits that can be derived from the manipulation of their properties, for example electrical conductivity, dielectric constant, magnetization, optical transmittance, strength and toughness. Materials science is a broad field and can be considered to be an interdisciplinary area. Included within it are the studies of the structure and properties of any material, the creation of new types of materials, and the manipulation of a material's properties to suit the needs of a specific application. The contributors of the chapters in this book have various areas of expertise. therefore this book is interdisciplinary and is written for readers with backgrounds in physical science. The book consists of fourteen chapters that have been divided into four sections. Section one includes five chapters on advanced materials and processing. Section two includes two chapters on bio-materials which deal with the preparation and modification of new types of bio-materials. Section three consists of three chapters on nanomaterials, specifically the study of carbon nanotubes, nano-machining, and nanoparticles. Section four includes four chapters on optical materials.