First published in 1995, the award-winning Civil Engineering Handbook soon became known as the field’s definitive reference. To retain its standing as a complete, authoritative resource, the editors have incorporated into this edition the many changes in techniques, tools, and materials that over the last seven years have found their way into civil engineering [...]

For those looking to explore advanced concepts and access essential information, this second edition of Handbook of Medical Imaging is an invaluable resource. Including 35 updated chapters and five new chapters covering new technology and research, the book remains the most comprehensive single volume reference for those working in medical imaging and medical image [...]

The Department of Sociology, York University, is offering 1 Research Graduate Teaching Fellowship commencing in Sept 2006. This research PhD will be supervised by Dr Nik Brown, Lecturer in Sociology and Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU).
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Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena – they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on [...]

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This unique handbook compiles essential information on the theory, regulation, analysis, and design for the construction of seismically safe structures throughout the world in one comprehensive volume. The book begins with a section covering the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, serving as an up-to-date overview of structural [...]

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Today’s fast-paced manufacturing culture demands a handbook that provides how-to, no-holds-barred, no-frills information. Completely revised and updated, the Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering, Second Edition is now presented in four volumes. Keeping the same general format as the first edition, this second edition not only provides more information but makes it more accessible. Each individual [...]

Already referred to as the “bible” of biomedical engineering, the Third Edition of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook is even vaster in its scope and depth than the previous two editions. Covering the breadth of the field, this edition includes so much new and updated material that it has expanded into a three-volume set. Individually, [...]