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> Over 750 authoritative, research-based entries/chapters contributed by nearly 1,200 researchers and experts from 60 countries on a complete range of topics that, together, define the contemporary state of knowledge on technology and its organizational, managerial, behavioral, and social implications. > This is designed as a starting point for information on the fundamentals of science. It includes sections on science and materials, energy and the home, transport technology and astronomy. Designed and written in an accessible way, it will help children to understand their world. From exploring black holes to discovering how your vacuum cleaner works, this book has an index to make information retrieval simple, and a mixture of artwork, diagrams and photographs. > Geography, science and technology, history, politics, religion, sports and the arts are all covered, in this comprehensive and portable reference. 
 * ** Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition (8 Volumes) ** by Medhi Khosrow-Pour
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