Information Sources in Engineering

ISBN 10: 3598244428 / ISBN 13: 9783598244421

Published by de Gruyter GmbH, Walter, 2004

About this Item

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP86342983

Bibliographic Details

Title: Information Sources in Engineering

Publisher: de Gruyter GmbH, Walter

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 4th.

About this title

Synopsis:

The current, thoroughly revised and updated edition of this approved title, evaluates information sources in the field of technology. It provides the reader not only with information of primary and secondary sources, but also analyses the details of information from all the important technical fields, including environmental technology, biotechnology, aviation and defence, nanotechnology, industrial design, material science, security and health care in the workplace, as well as aspects of the fields of chemistry, electro technology and mechanical engineering. The sources of information presented also contain publications available in printed and electronic form, such as books, journals, electronic magazines, technical reports, dissertations, scientific reports, articles from conferences, meetings and symposiums, patents and patent information, technical standards, products, electronic full text services, abstract and indexing services, bibliographies, reviews, internet sources, reference works and publications of professional associations. Information Sources in Engineering is aimed at librarians and information scientists in technical fields as well as non-professional information specialists, who have to provide information about technical issues. Furthermore, this title is of great value to students and people with technical professions.

Review:

..".it is a testament to its continued popularity and success that it has recently been published in its fourth edition." (AERADE Newsletter, Cromfield, March 2005) ..".eine Grundlage für Bibliothekare im Hinblick auf Erwerbung und Katalogisierung technischer Literatur" (B.I.T.online, Wiesbaden, Nr. 3, 2005)