Encyclopedia Scientific Principles 1.pdf

Encyclopedia of Scientiﬁc

Principles, Laws, and

Theories

Encyclopedia of Scientiﬁc

Principles, Laws, and

Theories

Volume 1: A–K

Robert E. Krebs

Illustrations by Rae Dejur

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Krebs, Robert E., 1922–

Encyclopedia of scientiﬁc principles, laws, and theories / Robert E. Krebs ; illustrations

by Rae Dejur.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN: 978-0-313-34005-5 (set : alk. paper)

ISBN: 978-0-313-34006-2 (vol. 1 : alk. paper)

ISBN: 978-0-313-34007-9 (vol. 2 : alk. paper)

1. Science—Encyclopedias. 2. Science—History—Encyclopedias. 3. Physical laws—

Encyclopedias. I. Title.

Q121.K74 2008

503—dc22

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available.

reproduced, by any process or technique, without the

express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2008002345

ISBN: 978-0-313-34005-5 (set)

978-0-313-34006-2 (vol. 1)

978-0-313-34007-9 (vol. 2)

First published in 2008

Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881

An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.

www.greenwood.com

Printed in the United States of America

The paper used in this book complies with the

Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National

Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984).

10987654321

2008002345

To Carolyn, who contributed much to this encyclopedia as my researcher, pre-editor,

constructive critic, proofreader, supportive wife, and friend.