the illustrated
encyclopedia
of modern SCIENCE " ... bringing together in A to Z form
a broad coverage of man's knowledge " " A MODERN REFERENCE WORK THAT INTERPRETS THE BROAD FIELDS
OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE FOR THE NONTECHNICAL READER
... REPRINTS THE SCIENCE ENTRIES FROM THE GROLIER
ENCYCLOPEDIA WITH ADDITIONAL ARTICLES, PHOTOGRAPHS,
CHARTS AND COLOR PLATES. " Hardback book with Dust Jacket By The Editors of
The Unified Encyclopedia Over 3 1/2" THICK Over 1525 pages COPYRIGHT © 1958, 1961 BY H,S. STUTTMAN COMPANY INC. " a reference work of supreme importance
for better understanding of progress in
every field of science " alphabetically arranged for instant reference
all topics numerically related for extensive study
fascinating non-technical writing for reading pleasure " The inside of the dust jacket says: " More than ever before, science now touches our life at every turn.
Everything we live by, and everything we hope to live by tomorrow -
the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the books and newspapers we read, the television set and the medicines and the trains and planes and automobiles we use - all will come to use from the knowledge we have of our physical universe; knowledge amassed by research in every scientific area. " " Today the pace of science has speeded up enormously.
The twentieth century has seen the discovery of the neutron, the meson, the electron tube, atomic fission.
It has telescoped distance with jet-propelled planes, and has given us amazing things to wear and use, such as synthetic fibers and plastics.
In house and farm, revolutions have been wrought by electrical appliances, mechanical refrigeration, the power tractor. " " To comprehend these extraordinary changes affecting every area of our lives - to have a proper understanding of our world today - we need knowledge of basic scientific principles, the foundation of our present-day achievements. " " A book of such a scope is urgently needed, not only for the man who wants to be informed, but for the parent who wants to expose his child to science for career guidance;
and of course for the businessman who sees corporate earnings affected by scientific discoveries.
For them - for anyone in our constantly changing world - a background book presenting broad aspects of science is essential. " " THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN SCIENCE - in this large, handsome, compact volume - provides quick and comprehensible information in every important area of scientific knowledge.
Edited and illustrated from a nontechnical viewpoint, it presents the facts clearly and lucidly so you will be able to grasp the essence and significance of each subject. " " Illustrations, photographs, drawings and color plates clarify and illuminate the text. " " Because many readers are interested in browsing through particular topics, the editors have added a feature to facilitate this purpose.
The boxed number or numbers at the head of each article indicate the fields to which it pertains, according to a simple key.
Thus, the reader interested in biology, for example, may leaf through the pages watching for the number 7, his clue to material pertinent to the general field of biology.
The fields designed by the numbers are below. THE HEAVENS
1. Astronomy THE EARTH
2. Physical Geography - Also cartography and exploration.
3. Oceanography
4. Meteorology
5. Geology
6. Petrology - Also mineralogy and crystallography. LIFE
7. Biology
8. Bacteriology
9. Anatomy and Physiology
10. Zoology: General
11. Zoology: Lower Phyla
12. Zoology: Fishes
13. Zoology: Reptiles
14. Zoology: Insects
15. Zoology: Birds
16. Zoology: Dogs
17. Zoology: Mammals - For dogs, see 16.
18. Botany LIFE OF THE PAST
19. Paleontology
Archaeology
Anthropology HUMAN BEHAVIOR
20. Psychology
Psychiatry MEDICINE
21. Therapeutics - Includes pharmacology, immunology, first aid.
22. Pathology - Human and animal. (For plant pathology, see 47.) MATHEMATICS
23. Mathematics - Includes statistics, computing devices.
24. Measurement - Systems and units of measurement, horology (For electrical units, see 32.) MATTER AND ENERGY
25. Chemistry
26. Atomics - Atomic theory, electronics, nuclear physics.
27. Physics: Matter
28. Physics: Dynamics and Kinetics
29. Physics: Fluid
30. Physics: Heat
31. Physics: Sound
32. Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
33. Physics: Light
34. Physics: Optics ENGINEERING
35. Mining and Metallurgy - Includes metalworking.
36. Chemical Engineering
37. Electrical Engineering
38. Radio and Television
39. Civil Engineering - Includes architecture.
40. Mechanical Engineering - Simple machines, tools, implements, apparatus. POWER AND TRANSPORTATION
41. Engines - Prime movers, power machines, automobiles, railroading.
42. Boats and Ships - Includes navigation.
43. Aviation - Includes aeronautics.
44. Rocketry - Rockets, jet propulsion, guided missiles. INDUSTRY
45. Manufacture - Processes, machinery, raw materials, distribution.
46. Products of Manufacture and Processing - Dyes, pigments, oils, resins, lumber, etc.
47. Plant Husbandry - Agriculture, horticulture, farm machinery, fertilizers, plant diseases and pests, food processing and products.
48. Animal Husbandry - Raising of cattle and poultry, dairying, fisheries. THE RECORDING OF KNOWLEDGE
49. Book-Making - Printing, engraving, papers, dittoing machines.
50. Photography - Includes motion pictures. " " COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS 1. THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2. THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE AND BEYOND - ROCKETS AND SATELLITES 3. ROCKS 4. FACTS ABOUT THE EARTH 5. WEATHER 6. MINERALS 7. CLOUDS 8. FACTS ABOUT THE PLANETS 9. THE HUMAN BODY 10. MIGRATION OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS 11. HOW SOUND TRAVELS 12. PHOTOGRAPHY 13. HEREDITY 14. PUMPS 15. HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT 16. PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS " The book is in good condition with minor edgewear, but the dust jacket is very worn and torn.
It is taped in several places with some large tears including the inside top corner clipped off on the inside flap.
The pages are yellowed due to aging.
One page has been torn out, but it is included.
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