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Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition, the most widely used and respected science reference of its kind in print, the new Concise Encyclopedia Series delivers:
* Detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions
* Hudnreds of concise yet authoritative articles in each volume
* An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists
* A portable, convenient format
* Bibliographies, appendices, and other information to supplement the articles
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Earth sciences Encyclopedias