The McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2009 continues its tradition of making information on the latest advances in science and technology accessible to the non-specialist through concise, richly illustrated articles. With 150 articles written by international leaders in their respective fields, this new edition covers scientific and technical disciplines from Agriculture to Zoology.

• In 150 articles, leaders in science and R&D review major developments and trends in science and technology
• Coverage includes forefront topics in areas such as alternative energy, cell biology; climate change effects, molecular genetics; nanotechnology; telecommunications; and more
• 200 images and two-color illustrations complement and enhance the text
• An extensive index makes finding information easy
• Features numerous cross-references to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 10th Edition, in each article as well as references to key literature
• All articles are invited, vetted, and signed, then edited and illustrated to ensure comprehensibility for the non-specialist reader