A Dictionary of Science, 7th Edition
$32.02
- Paperback
1024 pages
- Release Date
26 April 2017
Summary
This bestselling dictionary contains more than 9,500 entries on all aspects of chemistry, physics, biology (including human biology), earth sciences, computer science, and astronomy. This fully revised edition includes hundreds of new entries, such as bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope, bringing it fully up to date in areas such as nanotechnology, quantum phy…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198738374 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198738374 |
| Author: | Jonathan Law |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 1024 |
| Edition: | 7th |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2017 |
| Weight: | 692g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 138mm x 46mm |
| Series: | Oxford Quick Reference |
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With its low cost, the excellent coverage of topics, and generally accessible scholastic tone adopted, this reviewer has no reservations in recommending A Dictionary of Science for acquisition by school, college or university libraries.'Gareth J. Johnson, Reference ReviewsReview from previous edition The book will appeal not just to scientists and science students but also to the interested lay person. And it passes the most difficult test of any dictionary - it is well worth browsing.‘New ScientistAll entries are clear and brief, written in no-nonsense prose...A handy reference work.'TESHandy and readable…for scientists aged nine to ninety’Nature`Oxford Dictionary of Science does a sound job of covering the science bases.‘Jonathan Cowie, Concatenation
About The Author
Jonathan Law
Jonathan Law is with Market House Books.
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