Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

The fourth edition nears completion with this 2rd volume (24 is shipping in November 1997, 25 is due mid-December, a supplement is scheduled for mid-March and the index will be ready in June). Wiley's serials group can cite any advantageous prices available in this last year of production (800-225-5945, xt.2398). The Kirk-Othmer is among the handful of necessary chemical references. It is cited in Books for College Libraries, Guide to Reference Books, Information Sources in Science and Technology .... The introductory remarks are lucid and accessible; the heart of each article is rigorous enough to serve the engineer designing a plant; and the voluminous literature citations will guide the most demanding researcher. A landmark. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.