Publisher's Synopsis
The importance of standards to modern industry cannot be exaggerated. Engineers, scientists, and managers all need to be able to identify and access relevant standards quickly and easily to ensure that their products are of an acceptable quality to compete in the marketplace.
There has been no single reference source which brings together such a range of information. This guide gives an overview of international, regional, national, and industry standards, starting with a description of the steps involved in the initial production of a standard. Later chapters describe different types of standards and their coverage, sources of information worldwide (print and electronic), and how to access the appropriate standards once identified. Appendices list appropriate organizations and a bibliography directs readers to other relevant information guides.
