[M.D. Holloway]

Originally Posted by john70t

That a wide swath to cover.
There are specialists in every field who write volumes on the aspect of a single theory.

I'm just guessing here, but what would be the "target audience"?
Mid/upper level management who want an easily digestible breakdown (no pun) of the field?
Entry-level engineers?
Useless university educational bureaucrats?
General public?

Some of the best tech books I've read have a brief overview, a thorough examination, and hints scattered throughout at future possibilities.

Yes to all to some extent! Technical and non-technical readers will be able to use this book for many reasons; research, investment information, a litigation resource, political research for public policy and as an educational instrument.
The series contents include the history, public and media perception, products produced, methodology, materials used, reserves and production, environmental impact, and economic impact.

And yes, I absolutely agree with your opinion of what makes a 'best tech book' - that's the formula!