Van Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry, 5th Edition
Review
"A very comprehensive and thorough quick reference for questions in basic chemistry, the industrial manufacturing process, and medical applications of chemistry…" (American Journal of Therapeutics, January/February 2006)
"Any good chemistry collection should have [it]….this work is strongly recommended." (American Reference Books Annual, 2006)
"...remains an essential reference for academic and large public library science collections." (Library Journal, November 2005)
"The latest edition of this well-known, concise, comprehensive, and accessible general chemistry reference work continues its tradition of excellence maintained through almost half a century." (The Chemical Educator, May/June 2005)
"...an awesome compilation of chemistry related topics that is well written and easy to navigate...an appreciable source for background reading and chemistry review…" (American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Volume 69, Issue 4, 2005)
"This...popular, standard and critically acclaimed desktop reference source...belongs in personal, institutional, academic, professional and industrial libraries." (The Chemical Educator, Vol. 10, No. 3. 2005)
"...a valuable reference work, concise in its one-volume approach to coverage of chemical topics." (E-STREAMS, August 2005)
"...truly a useful reference-good for both the newcomer and the experienced." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, August 10, 2005)
"More detailed than some rivals...a good choice for libraries supporting a chemistry program...built-in references and an excellent index make 'Van Nostrand' easy to use." (CHOICE, July 2005)
"...remains an essential resource for both students and practitioners...provides much information in a condensed manner." (Energy Sources, June 2005)
"…this volume will prove vital to both the student and the practicing research chemistry…[and] essential to a diverse community of specialists, including medical scientists, engineers and industrial researchers." (Electric Review, April/May 2005)
