Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia / Douglas M. Considine, editor ; Glenn D. Considine, managing editor. - 7th ed. - New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1989. - 2v. (xvi, 3180 p.) : ill. ; 30 cm. Includes bibliographies and index. ISBN: 0442217501 (set) 0442318146 (v. 1) 0442318162 (v. 2) LCCN: 88010601 Subjects--Topical Terms: Science--Encyclopedias.Engineering--Encyclopedias. LC Class. No.: Q121 / .V3 1989 Dewey Class. No.: 503.21