AZimuth

The AZimuth Series: A collection of interdisciplinary studies.Elsevier Science announces a Series of interdisciplinary book on topics which cut across the boundaries of today's established scientific disciplines. The best experts will contribute articles in the area of their expertise to each volume. The result will be a series of books presenting the reader with a panoramic view of the topics covered.This Series aims to reach the individual scientist interested in gaining a wider perspective and a deeper insight into the communications between specialists.Therefore, the authors of the various chapters may assume a high degree of sophistication on the part of the reader.Why AZimuth?Just as the azimuth measures an angle along the horizon, the Series aims a giving a horizon-tal view of science and culture.