TY - BOOK AU - Durant, John AU - Durant, John. TI - The encyclopedia of science in action. SN - 033363831x AV - R Q 121 En19 1995 PY - 1995/// CY - London PB - MacMillan Reference Books KW - Science -- Encyclopedia N2 - and in addition ,it introduces many of the key principles that underlies these technologies; Provides an ideal introduction to the inventions which one works ,runs at home,and entertains oneself.Deals with traditional"harder"technologies involved in,for example ,transport,power generation and manufacturing ,and with modern ,"softer" technologies such as inforamtion technology and biotechnology ER -