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Dictionary of Engineering
Contributor(s): McGraw Hill (Author)
ISBN: 0071410503     ISBN-13: 9780071410502
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $35.15  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2003
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Annotation: Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition," [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you' re a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts.

Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition":
* Has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
* Provides pronunciations for all terms
* Covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information
* Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference

Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition," offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general)
- Technology & Engineering | Reference
- Reference | Dictionaries
Dewey: 620.003
LCCN: 2002033178
Series: McGraw-Hill Dictionary of
Physical Information: 1.33" H x 5.58" W x 8.28" (1.58 lbs) 642 pages
 
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Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts.

Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition:
* Has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
* Provides pronunciations for all terms
* Covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information
* Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference

Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

Contributor Bio(s): McGraw-Hill: - Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing.