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Domain Decomposition Methods in Science and Engineering XXII

Domain Decomposition Methods in Science and Engineering XXII
By:"Thomas Dickopf","Martin J. Gander","Laurence Halpern","Rolf Krause","Luca F. Pavarino"
Published on 2016-03-11 by Springer

E-book Library:"Computers"

These are the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Domain Decomposition Methods, which was held in Lugano, Switzerland. With 172 participants from over 24 countries, this conference continued a long-standing tradition of internationally oriented meetings on Domain Decomposition Methods. The book features a well-balanced mix of established and new topics, such as the manifold theory of Schwarz Methods, Isogeometric Analysis, Discontinuous Galerkin Methods, exploitation of modern HPC architectures and industrial applications. As the conference program reflects, the growing capabilities in terms of theory and available hardware allow increasingly complex non-linear and multi-physics simulations, confirming the tremendous potential and flexibility of the domain decomposition concept.

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Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading

Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading
By:"Donna E. Alvermann","Norman Unrau","Robert B. Ruddell"
Published on 2013-03-07 by International Reading Assoc.

E-book Library:"Education"

The sixth edition of this landmark reference represents classic and trend-setting scholarship that is among the best in the field. Through careful evaluation of reader surveys and focus groups, the editors have extended the book’s reach into domains of research and instruction that affect practitioners, graduate students, literacy teacher educators, and researchers. Over half of the chapters in this edition are new to Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading, and eight of these new chapters were specially commissioned for this volume. Twenty percent of the chapters from previous editions have been revised by their authors to reflect current research and instructional developments in the field. Questions for Reflection accompany each chapter to assist readers in transforming their current knowledge base through discussion and deeper thinking about theory, research, and instruction. In this updated volume, you’ll find An expanded range of research designs and their applications to both basic and applied research Reading processes and literacy practices studied through cognitive, sociocultural, critical, transactional, and poststructural theorizing A framework for understanding and critiquing a comprehensive body of research literature spanning over five decades Connections among a wide range of literacy theories and their as\u00adsociated models A jump-off point for generating new research studies and models that inform instructional decision making

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Fluid Catalytic Cracking

Fluid Catalytic Cracking
By:"J.S. Magee","M.M. Mitchell"
Published on 1993-07-23 by Elsevier

E-book Library:"Technology & Engineering"

The primary focus of this book as a whole is on performance - performance of the catalyst, of its surface, of the FCC unit, of the feedstocks employed, of the analytical methods used to characterize the catalysts, and of environmentally directed regulations that govern the production of transportation fuels from petroleum. The emphasis on catalyst performance, particularly commercial performance, essentially dictated that the chapter authors be experienced industrial catalytic chemists and engineers. However, each author approached the task with a clear-cut obligation to connect the roots of the science of FCC catalysis with the technology. Fluid Catalytic Cracking: Science and Technology has been written for workers in industrial catalysis and academia, including graduate students in chemistry or chemical engineering who are interested in acquiring an overall knowledge of one of the world's most important areas of catalysis. The book is concise, each topic is treated briefly; complete, all aspects of FCC catalysis are covered; and clear, anyone involved in this field will find topics of interest.

This Book was ranked 21 by Google Books for keyword science and technology.

Learning Science in Informal Environments:

Learning Science in Informal Environments:
By:"Committee on Learning Science in Informal Environments","Board on Science Education","Center for Education","Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education","National Research Council"
Published on 2009-05-27 by National Academies Press

E-book Library:"Education"

Informal science is a burgeoning field that operates across a broad range of venues and envisages learning outcomes for individuals, schools, families, and society. The evidence base that describes informal science, its promise, and effects is informed by a range of disciplines and perspectives, including field-based research, visitor studies, and psychological and anthropological studies of learning. Learning Science in Informal Environments draws together disparate literatures, synthesizes the state of knowledge, and articulates a common framework for the next generation of research on learning science in informal environments across a life span. Contributors include recognized experts in a range of disciplines--research and evaluation, exhibit designers, program developers, and educators. They also have experience in a range of settings--museums, after-school programs, science and technology centers, media enterprises, aquariums, zoos, state parks, and botanical gardens. Learning Science in Informal Environments is an invaluable guide for program and exhibit designers, evaluators, staff of science-rich informal learning institutions and community-based organizations, scientists interested in educational outreach, federal science agency education staff, and K-12 science educators.

This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword a science enthusiast.

Science and Religion in Quest of Truth

Science and Religion in Quest of Truth
By:"J. C. Polkinghorne","John Polkinghorne, F.R.S., K.B.E."
Published on 2011 by Yale University Press

E-book Library:"RELIGION"

John Polkinghorne, an international figure known both for his contributions to the field of theoretical elementary particle physics and for his work as a theologian, has over the years filled a bookshelf with writings devoted to specific topics in science and religion. In this new book, he undertakes for the first time a survey of all the major issues at the intersection of science and religion, concentrating on what he considers the essential insights for each. Clearly and without assuming prior knowledge, he addresses causality, cosmology, evolution, consciousness, natural theology, divine providence, revelation, and scripture. Each chapter also provides references to his other books in which more detailed treatments of specific issues can be found. For those who are new to what Polkinghorne calls \

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Animation and Scientific Visualization

Animation and Scientific Visualization
By:"Rae A. Earnshaw","David Watson"
Published on 1993 by

E-book Library:"Reference"

During the past decade the field of computer graphics has undergone a significant evolution as the development of new tools and techniques has made possible the production of an increasingly sophisticatedand multifaceted array of visualizations-from animation to virtual environments. Animation and Scientific Visualization: Tools and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques involved in these applications, with an emphasis on practical examples and experiences, and 32 pages of full-color plates. This book enables readers to see how animation and scientific visualization are invaluable aids to scientists and researchers.

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50th IMO - 50 Years of International Mathematical Olympiads

50th IMO - 50 Years of International Mathematical Olympiads
By:"Hans-Dietrich Gronau","Hanns-Heinrich Langmann","Dierk Schleicher"
Published on 2011-01-03 by Springer Science & Business Media

E-book Library:"Mathematics"

In July 2009 Germany hosted the 50th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). For the very first time the number of participating countries exceeded 100, with 104 countries from all continents. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the IMO provides an ideal opportunity to look back over the past five decades and to review its development to become a worldwide event. This book is a report about the 50th IMO as well as the IMO history. A lot of data about all the 50 IMOs are included. We list the most successful contestants, the results of the 50 Olympiads and the 112 countries that have ever taken part. It is impressive to see that many of the world’s leading research mathematicians were among the most successful IMO participants in their youth. Six of them gave presentations at a special celebration: Bollobás, Gowers, Lovász, Smirnov, Tao and Yoccoz. This book is aimed at students in the IMO age group and all those who have interest in this worldwide leading competition for highschool students.

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The Science Question in Feminism

The Science Question in Feminism
By:"Sandra G. Harding"
Published on 1986 by Cornell University Press

E-book Library:"Social Science"

Can science, steeped in Western, masculine, bourgeois endeavors, nevertheless be used for emancipatory ends? In this major contribution to the debate over the role gender plays in the scientific enterprise, Sandra Harding pursues that question, challenging the intellectual and social foundations of scientific thought.Harding provides the first comprehensive and critical survey of the feminist science critiques, and examines inquiries into the androcentricism that has endured since the birth of modern science. Harding critiques three epistemological approaches: feminist empiricism, which identifies only bad science as the problem; the feminist standpoint, which holds that women's social experience provides a unique starting point for discovering masculine bias in science; and feminist postmodernism, which disputes the most basic scientific assumptions. She points out the tensions among these stances and the inadequate concepts that inform their analyses, yet maintains that the critical discourse they foster is vital to the quest for a science informed by emancipatory morals and politics.

This Book was ranked 36 by Google Books for keyword a science enthusiast.

Longman Active Science, Primer

Longman Active Science, Primer
By:"Longman"
Published on 2009-09-01 by Pearson Education India

E-book Library:

This Book was ranked 39 by Google Books for keyword a science enthusiast.

The American Journal of Science and Arts

The American Journal of Science and Arts
By:
Published on 1871 by

E-book Library:"Geology"

This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword a science enthusiast.

Disaster Communications in a Changing Media World

Disaster Communications in a Changing Media World
By:"George Haddow","Kim S Haddow"
Published on 2013-12-14 by Butterworth-Heinemann

E-book Library:"Political Science"

Communications are key to the success of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Accurate information disseminated to the general public, to elected officials and community leaders, as well as to the media, reduces risk, saves lives and property, and speeds recovery. Disaster Communications in a Changing Media World, Second Edition, provides valuable information for navigating these priorities in the age of evolving media. The emergence of new media like the Internet, email, blogs, text messaging, cell phone photos, and the increasing influence of first informers are redefining the roles of government and media. The tools and rules of communications are evolving, and disaster communications must also evolve to accommodate these changes and exploit the opportunities they provide. Disaster Communications in a Changing Media World, Second Edition, illuminates the path to effective disaster communication, including the need for transparency, increased accessibility, trustworthiness and reliability, and partnerships with the media. Includes case studies from recent disasters including Hurricane Sandy, the 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the Boston Marathon bombings Demonstrates how to use blogs, text messages, and cell phone cameras, as well as government channels and traditional media, to communicate during a crisis Examines current social media programs conducted by FEMA, the American Red Cross, state and local emergency managers, and the private sector Updated information in each chapter, especially on how social media has emerged as a force in disaster communications

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A Rhetorical Analysis of Wetland Academic and Popular Science Article Introductions

A Rhetorical Analysis of Wetland Academic and Popular Science Article Introductions
By:"Michele Terese Poff"
Published on 2005 by

E-book Library:"English language"

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Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication

Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication
By:"Susanna Hornig Priest"
Published on 2010-07-14 by SAGE

E-book Library:"Language Arts & Disciplines"

The explosion of scientific information is exacerbating the information gap between richer/poorer, educated/less-educated publics. The proliferation of media technology and the popularity of the Internet help some keep up with these developments but also make it more likely others fall further behind. This is taking place in a globalizing economy and society that further complicates the division between information haves and have-nots and compounds the challenge of communicating about emerging science and technology to increasingly diverse audiences. Journalism about science and technology must fill this gap, yet journalists and journalism students themselves struggle to keep abreast of contemporary scientific developments. Scientist - aided by public relations and public information professionals - must get their stories out, not only to other scientists but also to broader public audiences. Funding agencies increasingly expect their grantees to engage in outreach and education, and such activity can be seen as both a survival strategy and an ethical imperative for taxpayer-supported, university-based research. Science communication, often in new forms, must expand to meet all these needs. Providing a comprehensive introduction to students, professionals and scholars in this area is a unique challenge because practitioners in these fields must grasp both the principles of science and the principles of science communication while understanding the social contexts of each. For this reason, science journalism and science communication are often addressed only in advanced undergraduate or graduate specialty courses rather than covered exhaustively in lower-division courses. Even so, those entering the field rarely will have a comprehensive background in both science and communication studies. This circumstance underscores the importance of compiling useful reference materials. The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication presents resources and strategies for science communicators, including theoretical material and background on recent controversies and key institutional actors and sources. Science communicators need to understand more than how to interpret scientific facts and conclusions; they need to understand basic elements of the politics, sociology, and philosophy of science, as well as relevant media and communication theory, principles of risk communication, new trends, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of science communication programmes, to mention just a few of the major challenges. This work will help to develop and enhance such understanding as it addresses these challenges and more. Topics covered include: advocacy, policy, and research organizations environmental and health communication philosophy of science media theory and science communication informal science education science journalism as a profession risk communication theory public understanding of science pseudo-science in the news special problems in reporting science and technology science communication ethics.

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The School World

The School World
By:
Published on 1913 by

E-book Library:"Education"

This Book was ranked 21 by Google Books for keyword a science enthusiast.

Green Australia

Green Australia
By:"Steve Lancaster"
Published on 2012 by Wakefield Press

E-book Library:"Electronic books"

In 2009, the CO2 Energy Emissions Index found that Australia had overtaken the USA to become the largest per capita emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. 'Green Australia: A Snapshot' examines the ways in which Australians are attempting to reduce their ecological footprint both at home and at work.

This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword science alert.

Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste

Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste
By:"Steve Spangler"
Published on 2011-10-01 by Greenleaf Book Group

E-book Library:"Science"

Presents easy yet spectacular scientific experiments using everyday materials, including instructions for creating bouncinc smoke bubbles, soda-powered skateboards, and floating bowling balls.

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1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know

1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know
By:"Sharon Stiteler"
Published on 2013-04-30 by Running Press

E-book Library:"Nature"

Bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in America, and 1,001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know is the first photographic guide and fact book written in a humorous conversational tone that appeals to every age and skill level. Replete with sound information, 1,001 Secrets will expose many birding myths: a bald eagle cannot carry off a four-month old baby, and crows do not go sledding for fun. This accessible guide includes fun facts, such as where certain birds got their names, how birds eat, how they find a life partner, and how they build a home for the chicks. Other useful information includes identification tips, migration patterns, and where the best birding vacation spots are. Packed with full-color photos, 1,001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know is a fun, informative read for every bird watcher.

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Science Fair Projects For Dummies

Science Fair Projects For Dummies
By:"Maxine Levaren"
Published on 2011-05-04 by John Wiley & Sons

E-book Library:"Juvenile Nonfiction"

Uh-oh, now you’ve gone and done it, you volunteered to do a science fair project. Don’t sweat it, presenting at a science fair can be a lot of fun. Just remember, the science fair is for your benefit. It’s your chance to show that you understand the scientific method and how to apply it. Also, it’s an opportunity for you to delve more deeply into a topic you’re interested in. Quite a few scientists, including a few Nobel laureates, claim that they had their first major breakthrough while researching a science fair project. And besides, a good science fair project can open a lot of doors academically and professionally—but you already knew that. Stuck on what to do for your science project? This easy-to-follow guide is chock-full of more than 50 fun ideas and experiments in everything from astronomy to zoology. Your ultimate guide to creating crowd-pleasing displays, it shows you everything you need to know to: Choose the best project idea for you Make sure your project idea is safe, affordable, and doable Research, take notes, and organize your facts Write a clear informative research paper Design and execute your projects Ace the presentation and wow the judges Science fair guru Maxine Levaren gives walks you step-by-step through every phase of choosing, designing, assembling and presenting a blue ribbon science fair project. She gives you the inside scoop on what the judges are really looking for and coaches you on all the dos and don’ts of science fairs. And she arms you with in-depth coverage of more than 50 winning projects, including: Projects involving experiments in virtually every scientific disciplines Computer projects that develop programs to solve a particular problem or analyze system performance Engineering projects that design and build new devices or test existing devices to compare and analyze performance Research projects involving data collection and mathematical analysis of results Your complete guide to doing memorable science projects and having fun in the process, Science Fair Projects For Dummies is a science fair survival guide for budding scientists at every grade level.

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Finding Zero

Finding Zero
By:"Amir D. Aczel"
Published on 2015-01-06 by Macmillan

E-book Library:"Mathematics"

The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals. Aczel has doggedly crisscrossed the ancient world, scouring dusty, moldy texts, cross examining so-called scholars who offered wildly differing sets of facts, and ultimately penetrating deep into a Cambodian jungle to find a definitive proof. Here, he takes the reader along for the ride. The history begins with the early Babylonian cuneiform numbers, followed by the later Greek and Roman letter numerals. Then Aczel asks the key question: where do the numbers we use today, the so-called Hindu-Arabic numerals, come from? It is this search that leads him to explore uncharted territory, to go on a grand quest into India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and ultimately into the wilds of Cambodia. There he is blown away to find the earliest zero—the keystone of our entire system of numbers—on a crumbling, vine-covered wall of a seventh-century temple adorned with eaten-away erotic sculptures. While on this odyssey, Aczel meets a host of fascinating characters: academics in search of truth, jungle trekkers looking for adventure, surprisingly honest politicians, shameless smugglers, and treacherous archaeological thieves—who finally reveal where our numbers come from.

This Book was ranked 12 by Google Books for keyword science article.

Religion and Science: The Basics

Religion and Science: The Basics
By:"Philip Clayton"
Published on 2013-03-01 by Routledge

E-book Library:"Religion"

Religion and science are arguably the two most powerful social forces in the world today. But where religion and science were once held to be compatible, most people now perceive them to be in conflict. This unique book provides the best available introduction to the burning debates in this controversial field. Examining the defining questions and controversies, renowned expert Philip Clayton presents the arguments from both sides, asking readers to decide for themselves where they stand: science or religion, or science and religion? Intelligent Design vs. New Atheism the role of scientific and religious ethics – designer drugs, AI and stem cell research the future of science vs. the future of religion. Viewpoints from a range of world religions and different scientific perspectives are explored, making this book essential reading for all those wishing to come to their own understanding of some of the most important debates of our day.

This Book was ranked 11 by Google Books for keyword science and religion.

Journey To The Future

Journey To The Future
By:"Guy Dauncey"
Published on 2015-12-01 by Agio Publishing House

E-book Library:"Fiction"

In this blockbuster novel, young protagonist Patrick Wu visits a future world - Vancouver in 2032 - brimming with innovation and hope, where the climate crisis is being tackled, the solar revolution is underway and a new cooperative economy is taking shape. Dauncey's \

This Book was ranked 17 by Google Books for keyword science alert.

Sustainability and Innovation

Sustainability and Innovation
By:"Salah M. El-Haggar"
Published on 2016-05-04 by Oxford University Press

E-book Library:"Business & Economics"

One of the most urgent problems facing the world today is environmental sustainability. Current practices of pollution control, waste treatment, and environmental protection are not only hugely expensive and a burden on development but also unsustainable in the long run for their steady depletion of the world's natural resources. Any solutions must have proven economic benefits, be technologically viable, and meet prevailing environmental and social perspectives. The main objective of this new set of studies is to describe methods that help to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. This can be achieved by applying the 'cradle-to-cradle' concept, which aims to use materials in closed cyclic loops without generating any type of waste or pollution. The authors provide the reader with an introduction to basic concepts of sustainable development, describe the mechanisms and benefits of related technologies, and suggest potential uses on a practical level by examining innovations developed in the mechanical engineering laboratories of the American University in Cairo. Particular focus is placed on innovation as a vital means of attaining sustainability. A timely contribution to the debate on environmentally sustainable practices, this book will be indispensable to environmentalists, scientists, economists, engineers, development specialists, and policy-makers, as well as being of interest to the lay reader.

This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword science alert.

International Partnerships in Large Science Projects

International Partnerships in Large Science Projects
By:"Joanne Sedor"
Published on 1998-04-01 by DIANE Publishing

E-book Library:

International collaboration in scientific research & the rise of large science projects are two significant outgrowths of the scientific revolution of the past century. This report examines the factors that may warrant or facilitate international collaboration in large science projects or, conversely, that may favor the U.S. pursuing projects independently. It identifies the challenges raised by international collaboration & explores approaches that can promote the successful planning & execution of international projects. Covers: high-energy physics; fusion energy research; scientific activities in space; & neutron sources & synchrotrons.

This Book was ranked 40 by Google Books for keyword a science project.

The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School

The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School
By:"Judy Sierra"
Published on 2006-10-01 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

E-book Library:"Juvenile Fiction"

Students, heed this little rhyme: When it's science project time, Do not make goop, or glop, or grime, And never mess with mutant slime.

This Book was ranked 36 by Google Books for keyword a science project.

Science, art, and communication

Science, art, and communication
By:"John Robinson Pierce"
Published on 1968 by

E-book Library:"Science"

This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword science art.

Religion and the Challenges of Science

Religion and the Challenges of Science
By:"William Sweet","Richard Feist"
Published on 2007-01-01 by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

E-book Library:"Science"

Does science pose a challenge to religion and religious belief? This volume provides background to the current 'science and religion' debate, yet focuses as well on themes where recent discussion of the relation between science and religion has been particularly concentrated.

This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword science and religion.

Transactions on Computational Science XII

Transactions on Computational Science XII
By:
Published on 2011-07-27 by Springer Science & Business Media

E-book Library:"Computers"

The 12th issue of the Transactions on Computational Science journal, edited by Alexei Sourin and Olga Sourina, is devoted to the topic of cyberworlds. The 13 papers in the volume constitute revised and extended versions of a selection of contributions presented at CW 2010, the 20th International Conference on Cyberworlds, held in Singapore in October 2010. The selected papers span the areas of tangible interfaces, emotion recognition, haptic modeling, decision making under uncertainty, reliability measures, use of biometrics for avatar recognition, cybernavigation, multiuser virtual environments, spatial data sampling, web visualization, and interactive character animation system design.

This Book was ranked 22 by Google Books for keyword science animation.

Sins against Science

Sins against Science
By:"Lynda Walsh"
Published on 2016-09-14 by SUNY Press

E-book Library:"Political Science"

Recounts the fake news stories, written from 1830 to 1880, about scientific and technological discoveries, and the effect these hoaxes had on readers and their trust in science. Lynda Walsh explores a provocative era in American history—the proliferation of fake news stories about scientific and technological discoveries from 1830 to 1880. These hoaxes, which fooled thousands of readers, offer a first-hand look at an intriguing guerilla tactic in the historical struggle between arts and sciences in America. Focusing on the hoaxes of Richard Adams Locke, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and Dan De Quille, the author combines rhetorical hermeneutics, linguistic pragmatics, and reader-response theory to answer three primary questions: How did the hoaxes work? What were the hoaxers trying to accomplish? And—what is a hoax? “Its careful examination of contemporary reader reactions to the hoaxes provides concrete evidence for what people actually believed—thus attesting very specifically to the nineteenth-century ‘assumptions about the real world’ that were being ‘called into question’ by the hoaxes … impressively wide range of historical and theoretical resources are brought to bear on these ‘acts of reading.’ All of this is woven into a rich and nuanced account of what we stand to gain—in terms of understanding the past—by taking seriously a handful of little known jests.” — The Edgar Allen Poe Review “I found the book to be quite informative, not only as a technical exploration concerned with how readers interact with texts that promulgate hoaxes, but also as a work providing helpful glimpses of the emerging roles of science and media in this period.” — Thomas M. Lessl, The University of Georgia “As Walsh points out, there is no extended analysis of hoaxes in the rhetoric of science, and her book shows how important hoaxes are in understanding the history of professionalized science as it emerged in the United States. The relationship of science and the the public is of utmost importance in science studies, and the author has identified a key source of historical information about this relationship.” — Ellen Barton, coeditor of Discourse Studies in Composition

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology

Introduction to Glass Science and Technology
By:"J. E. Shelby"
Published on 2005-01-01 by Royal Society of Chemistry

E-book Library:"Technology & Engineering"

An Introduction to Glass Science and Technology presents the fundamental topics in glass science and technology including glass formation, crystallisation and phase separation. A detailed discussion of glass structure models with emphasis on the oxygen balance model is also presented. This expanded second edition also includes new chapters on the compositions and properties of commercial glasses and thermal analysis of glasses and melts. Exercises are included at the end of the chapters. This introductory text is ideal for undergraduates in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry. It will also be useful to the engineer or scientist seeking basic knowledge of the formation, properties and production of glass.

This Book was ranked 1 by Google Books for keyword science and technology.