A Dictionary of Chemistry: Fourth Edition - Couverture souple

Daintith, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192801015 ISBN 13 : 9780192801012

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 2000

Synopsis

Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition is the ideal work of reference for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographies of key figures in the field of chemistry, it covers all aspects of chemistry; including physical chemistry and biochemistry. * Over 4,200 entries, including new terms such as aflatoxin, computational chemistry, dendritic polymer, and molecular chaperone * Includes single- or double-page feature articles on important topics, such as polymers and crystal defects * Chronologies chart the main discoveries in such fields as atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics "an old favourite. It should be in every classroom and library... the reader is drawn inevitably from one entry to the next merely to satisfy curiosity" School Science Review

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 4,700 entires - over 200 new to this edition - it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The sixth edition boasts broader coverage in subject areas such as forensics, metallurgy, materials science, and geology, increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these related fields. There are also biographical entries on key figures, highlighted entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.

Revue de presse

Review from previous edition a favourite. It should be in every classroom and library ... the reader is drawn inevitably from one entry to the next merely to satisfy curiosity (School Science Review)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192801015
• ISBN 13: 9780192801012
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 592
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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