Science and Technology Almanac

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With breakthroughs in science and technology occurring at a record pace, librarians, students and members of the general public need a fast, accurate way to find answers to their questions on these issues. This almanac provides coverage of breakthroughs in all major disciplines in science and technology along with statistics relating to science, health, medicine and other technologies for 192 countries around the world. The "Almanac" covers: major news stories for 1999; breakthroughs and developments; ethical, legal and economic award winners, past and present; media activity; and legislation and government regulations. Also included is a directory containing contact information and Web sites for sci-tech resources including research institutes, university research departments, museums, zoos, government offices and agencies, and special interest groups. Students in high school and college should find it useful for conducting basic research and for reviewing current events in the sci-tech arena. Librarians should find it useful both as a reference tool and for their circulating collections. Science writers and journalists may also find the Almanac to be a resource for fact-checking and for locating background material.

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William Allstetter created and launched Todays Science on File, a monthly science-news digest for high school students. Most recently, he served as director of science services at Facts on File News Services. Allstetter is currently a freelance writer and has published in numerous journals including Technology Review, Discover, and American Health. Allstetter, who lives in New York City, studied biology at Stanford University and has his journalism degree from Columbia University.