A Dictionary of Science
A Dictionary of Science
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ISBN: |
9780198738374 |
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Binding: |
Paperback |
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Published: |
27 Apr 2017 |
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Availability: |
45
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$32.95 AUD
$35.99 NZD
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Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.
With concise entries on an extensive list of topics, this dictionary is both an ideal reference work for students and a great introduction for non-scientists.
Contents
Credits
Dictionary
Appendices
Authors
Edited by Jonathan Law
Reviews
`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 Reviews
`Review 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 Scientist
`All entries are clear and brief, written in no-nonsense prose...A handy reference work.' TES
`Handy 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