Encyclopedia of Analytical Science - Hardcover

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The vital role of analysis, intrinsically linked to dramatic changes in technology, has created a pressing need for a single reference that encompasses every possible aspect of analytical science.The Encyclopedia of Analytical Science, the first and only one of its kind, satisfies that need. An undertaking of unprecedented scope, the Encyclopedia harnesses the specialist knowledge of more than 800 international authors to provide detailed, comprehensivecoverage of the practice of analytical science.Meticulously organized and edited, the ten-volume Encyclopedia covers all techniques which determine specific elements, compounds, and groups of compounds in any physical or biological matrix.The applications of analysis (within disciplines as varied as food science, medicine, geology, forensics, and environmental science) also receive extensive treatment, as do important characterization techniques such as microscopy and surface analysis.The Encyclopedia's vast range of subjects are divided into discrete entries which reflect the expertise and dedication of its editorial and advisory boards. An extensive cross-referencing system also enables quick and easy research of all related information. Although aimed at practicing analysts working in the scientific and industrial areas, the Encyclopedia has also been tailored to meet the needs of non-specialists, including undergraduate and postgraduate students.As such, the Encyclopediaof Analytical Science serves as an essential and invaluable reference for libraries, research institutions, and industrial organizations throughout the world.

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