The Internet for Scientists and Engineers, 1997-1998 Edition

This 1997/1998 edition has been updated extensively and includes a resource section that provides updated and new URLs for accessing the essential science and engineering sites. It contains Internet resources in 21 technical fields, including aeronautics and astronautics, astronomy and astrophysics, biology and biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, electronics, mathematics, optics, and physics. "If you are a scientist or engineer and not yet connected to the Net, or if your field is among those covered by Thomas, The Internet for Scientists and Engineers is recommended reading. Its approach is well thought out and will show you how and where your colleagues are interacting on the Net." —Internet World

This 1997/1998 edition has been updated extensively and includes a resource section that provides updated and new URLs for accessing the essential science and engineering sites. It contains Internet resources in 21 technical fields, including aeronautics and astronautics, astronomy and astrophysics, biology and biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, electronics, mathematics, optics, and physics. "If you are a scientist or engineer and not yet connected to the Net, or if your field is among those covered by Thomas, The Internet for Scientists and Engineers is recommended reading. Its approach is well thought out and will show you how and where your colleagues are interacting on the Net." —Internet World

Booknews

A guide for novice and experienced Internet users to science resources in fields such as artificial intelligence, math, engineering, optics, chemistry, and virtual reality. Lists online addresses for newsgroups and discussion groups, and includes an extensive introduction to Internet access, tools, and navigation. Covers e-mail and e-mail servers, online databases, and World Wide Web. Appendices discuss PC basics and list Internet service providers. Includes a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Brian J. Thomas manages technology development at SPIE—The International Society for Optical Engineering. His first contact with the online world was as cofounder and technical editor of the first multimedia magazine distributed on the Internet. Thomas' professional roots are in traditional publishing, including past positions as a technical writer, designer, and editor. From here he has pursued an ongoing interest in digital information technologies and has developed a wide variety of electronic products, including CD-ROMs, multimedia publications, online tutorials, distributed databases, and web servers. Thomas has published and presented papers and tutorials for the ACM, IEEE, SPIE, and IOP, and is currently an editorial board member and regular columnist for IEEE Internet Computing magazine. Thomas graduated form Western Washington University with a degree in English Literature and German.