A Dictionary of Science (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Isaacs, Alan

 
9780198607571: A Dictionary of Science (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0198607571 ISBN 13: 9780198607571
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. Ideal for both students and non-scientists alike, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. 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.

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Review

"Handy and readable...for scientists aged nine to ninety."--NaturePraise for previous editions: "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 through."--New Scientist "Handy and readable...for scientists aged nine to ninety."--Nature Praise for previous editions: "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 through."--New Scientist "Handy and readable...for scientists aged nine to ninety."--Nature Praise for previous editions: "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 through."--New Scientist "Handy and readable...for scientists aged nine to ninety."--NaturePraise for previous editions: "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 through."--New Scientist

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198607571
ISBN 13 
9780198607571
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
4
Number of pages
864

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