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.
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This title is an evaluative guide to sources of information in engineering. It is a completely updated and revised edition of this very popular title. It provides guidance on primary and secondary sources, and it also looks in depth at the information landscapes and characteristics of all the major specialised subject areas.
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"...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 fur Bibliothekare im Hinblick auf Erwerbung und Katalogisierung technischer Literatur" (B.I.T.online, Wiesbaden, Nr. 3, 2005)
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"...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)
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9783598244421
Publisert
2004-12-10
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
De Gruyter Saur
Vekt
1269 gr
Høyde
150 mm
Bredde
230 mm
Aldersnivå
G, U, P, 01, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
703