Isbn: 9780014051007 - the Penguin Dictionary of Science (penguin Reference Books) (4 results)

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0014051001. …

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0014051001. …

Fifth Edition. Condition: good. vg Trade 5th Penguin Books 1979 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 5th edition. 488 pages. cover wornThe Penguin Dictionary of Science has been continuously in print since 1943. Originally written by E.B. Uvarov and D.R. Chapman, from the third edition it ha s been revised by Alan Isaacs.With each new edition the book has expanded and be en brought up to date; in this edition particular attention has been given to re vising and updating the physics entries (especially the particle physics). In ad dition the coverage of life sciences has been considerably broadened.The diction ary provides a reliable and clear explanation of the basic vocabulary of physics and chemistry, with a fair coverage of the words used in mathematics, astronomy and biology. All numerical information is given in SI units.As a student's hand book and for the specialist outside his or her own field, this dictionary remain s an indispensable aid; for the general reader it provides an up-to-date guide t o the numerous scientific and technical words that are now so much a part of our daily life.…