Using the Engineering Literature, Second Edition

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As the field of engineering becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, there is an ever-growing need for engineers to investigate resources outside their own area of expertise. This book is a guide to the wide range of resources for various engineering sub-disciplines, detailing those most important for the practicing engineer and librarians. Each chapter provides a short history and description of the discipline, then lists the most important resources by format, including handbooks, dictionaries, texts, journals, and websites, which can be used to ensure better products and processes. The text also discusses other often unknown resources and is arranged to provide easy and logical access to …