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Reference Books
Sometimes you may need a short introduction to a specific subject, a biography of someone, the definition of a word, a formula, a map, or an explanation for a process. There are many reference books available that contain this kind of information. Many will be available online and others only in print form. Here are a few useful online reference tools:
- Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics This link opens in a new windowThe articles consider 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.
- EngNetBase This link opens in a new windowHandbooks and other reference books from CRC Press dealing with all areas of engineering.
- Knovel Library This link opens in a new windowLarge collection of handbooks and other information on chemistry and engineering. Includes textiles, adhesives, metals, plastics, and other materials; biotechnology; food science; pharmaceuticals; industrial safety; aerospace; most areas of engineering.
- Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowA large collection of basic information on many subjects drawn from reference books published by Oxford University Press.
- Referex Engineering BooksLarge collection of e-books from Elsevier and some other publishers. Search for keywords or for particular books or browse subject lists. Includes titles on materials, mechanical, electronic, electrical, chemical, petrochemical, and process engineering.
- World AlmanacCurrent facts, statistics, biographies on many topics.