This InfoGuide will introduce you to our library's science resources, which include books, encyclopedias, journals, videos, science databases, "hot topics" databases, and science careers. The tabs in the left column will help you find specific resources. We have many specialized print and online encyclopedias. Some examples are listed below. Search by your keyword AND encyclopedia. A search box is available below.
If you have questions, feel free to contact me, Joan Naturale - I am the NTID and Deaf Studies Librarian and am happy to help.
Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry
Translated and revised from the original German edition of 1993, this reference for chemists, chemical engineers, and students contains some 12,000 entries and 1,600 figures, formulas, and tables. Arranged alphabetically, the work contains an immense amount of material on all fields of chemistry, in
Encyclopedia of the Environment
This unique reference book explores regional, national, and international environmental concerns with a broad social and cultural view. Edited by the director and president of the René Dubos Center for Human Environments, this book provides comprehensive information for understanding our complex, ever-changing world.
Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics
The explosion of the field of genetics over the last decade, with the new technologies that have stimulated research, suggests that a new sort of reference work is needed to keep pace with such a fast-moving and interdisciplinary field. Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set, builds on the foundation of the first edition by addressing many of the key subfields of genetics that were just in their infancy when the first edition was published. The currency and accessibility of this foundational content will be unrivalled, making this work useful for scientists and non-scientists alike. Featuring relatively short entries on genetics topics written by experts in that topic, Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set provides an effective way to quickly learn about any aspect of genetics, from Abortive Transduction to Zygotes. Adding to its utility, the work provides short entries that briefly define key terms, and a guide to additional reading and relevant websites for further study. Many of the entries include figures to explain difficult concepts. Key terms in related areas such as biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology are also included, and there are entries that describe historical figures in genetics, providing insights into their careers and discoveries.
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