A Dictionary of Science - Couverture souple

Daintith, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192806416 ISBN 13 : 9780192806413

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. It provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. The entries are supported by over 200 clear diagrams and illustrations, and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. 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. Both concise and wide-ranging, this dictionary is an ideal handy reference work for students, and a great introduction for non-scientists.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This best-selling dictionary contains 9,200 entries on all aspects of chemistry, physics, biology (including human biology), earth sciences, and astronomy. This new edition includes expanded coverage of global warming, forensic science, astrophysics, quantam theory, and the solar system. Supported by over 200 diagrams and illustrations the dictionary features recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Science companion website. 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. Both concise and wide-ranging, this dictionary is an ideal reference work for students and a great introduction for non-scientists.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192806416
• ISBN 13: 9780192806413
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 896
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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