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Alternative Energy
The primary focus of the set is on new energy options to meet the ever-growing
demand. These options include wind and solar energy, fuel cells, hydropower,
geothermal power and biomass energy. In addition, more theoretical sources
are also explored, including cold fusion, zero point energy and universal
forces. Entries discuss the science behind the energy source, notable
scientists and scientific discoveries, current examples of use, and the
issues, challenges and obstacles to large-scale use. “Thompson-Gale”
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Biology
In addition to explaining biological concepts, Biology reviews the history
of science, explores related fields, discusses critical issues such as
embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses
ethical issues. Careers in biology are also explored. Each fully illustrated
volume contains sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, a glossary
and individual and cumulative indexes. “Thompson-Gale”
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Chemical Compounds
Chemical Compounds includes 180 entries on both organic and inorganic
compounds and also features a general historical overview of major discoveries
and the notable scientists who made them. “Thompson-Gale”
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Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
Covering chemistry, its laws, processes, applications and subdisciplines,
this 4-vol. set also reviews the history of the field, up to modern research
and practical applications. Along with biographies of scientists past
and present, Chemistry’s topics examine and explain the role chemistry
plays in the various aspects of everyday life. Includes information about
chemistry’s many branches, including inorganic, industrial, atmospheric
and computational chemistry, and biotechnology.”Thompson-Gale”
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Gale Encyclopedia of Science
This 6-vol. set covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology,
as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing
a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology.”Thompson-Gale”
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Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
This Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics
of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised
by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.
This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional
ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in
education. “Thompson-Gale”