{"product_id":"science-and-technology-almanac-2001-edition-2001-9781573563277","title":"Science and Technology Almanac: 2001 Edition (2001)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Allstetter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oryx Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oryx Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a flat universe full of dark energy to a lab full of stem cells, it's hard keeping up with the huge, kinetic world of science and technology. This unique volume offers a sweeping tour of the field for inquisitive audiences. The 2001 edition is a news digest, a concise encyclopedia, and an up-to-date statistical handbook all in one--a compelling introduction for the curious, a sharp summary for the expert, and a thorough reference for anyone interested in science and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis completely updated edition brings together the news, people, and statistics of the year's most important events and issues in the fields of: \u003cbr\u003e- Astronomy and Space\u003cbr\u003e- Chemistry\u003cbr\u003e- Computers and the Internet\u003cbr\u003e- Earth Sciences\u003cbr\u003e- Environment\u003cbr\u003e- Health and Medicine\u003cbr\u003e- Life Sciences\u003cbr\u003e- Mathematics\u003cbr\u003e- Meteorology and the Weather\u003cbr\u003e- Physics\u003cbr\u003e- Technology \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecial features and reference aids include photographs, illustrations, and figures; extensive tables and charts; a timeline and calendar of upcoming events; a directory of zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, associations and organizations, and institutes and government organizations; a glossary; and an index. Photographs, tables and charts, a timeline, and a calendar illuminate the text and provide a quick view of what transpired around the world in 2001. The Almanac also covers: \u003cbr\u003e-The year's most important issues, legislation and regulation, best-selling science and nature books, and outstanding Web sites\u003cbr\u003e-The scientists behind the headlines, concise biographies, obituaries, and an extensive list of sci-tech award winners\u003cbr\u003e-Extensive tables for worldwide and country-by-country statistics on energy use and consumption, agricultural output and productivity, the environment, transportation and communication, and health and medicine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and User Services Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e hailed the previous edition for covering a plethora of information over a broad spectrum of the sciences and deemed it valuable in school, public, and academic libraries.","brand":"Oryx Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086212161687,"sku":"9781573563277","price":5436.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781573563277.webp?v=1767265825","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/science-and-technology-almanac-2001-edition-2001-9781573563277","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}