<p><b>From acoustics to zoology, the bestselling, authoritative encyclopedia that brings the latest in science and technology to students</b></p><p>Celebrating more than 50 years of bringing knowledge to readers at all levels of study, the <i>McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 11th Edition</i> provides need-to-know information in the major disciplines of science and technology.</p><p>All entries are commissioned from leading authorities in their fields; each is technically reviewed, signed, edited, illustrated, and produced to the highest standards for ease of access and comprehension. The text is accompanied by 13,000 two-color illustrations and 100 full-color plates throughout. A dedicated index volume provides you with easy access to information through subject and author indexes and study and topical guides.</p><i>McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 11th Edition</i> is a major revision, with 2,500 new and thoroughly revised entries, and updates on more than 7,000 entries. Coverage spans the hottest fields of science and technology, including<ul><li>Cell, developmental, and molecular biology, with articles on stem cell technology, new insights into RNA functions<li>Chemistry, including updates on the newest elements and analytical technology<li>Climate science and meteorology, with full background on climate change research<li>Cloud computing, data warehousing, computer security among many other areas of information technology<li>Cosmology, including coverage of dark matter, dark energy, and advances in the study of the age and shape of the universe<li>Environmental science, with the latest on environmental conservation, and novel energy sources<li>Engineering--civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, mechanical, metallurgical, and other areas extensively updated<li>Genetics<li>Neuroscience<li>Plant sciences and agriculture<li>Zoology</ul>