Name: Dictionary of Science By Oxford University Press
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Dictionary of Science Summary

Dictionary of Science by Oxford University Press

In its fourth edition, this dictionary contains 9000 entries on all aspects of science. Suitable for both students and non-scientists, it provides coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy; short biographies of leading scientists; full-page illustration features on such subjects as El Nino, the Solar System, and Genetically Modified Organisms; and chronologies of specific scientific subjects, including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.

Dictionary of Science Reviews

"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."--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

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Sku

GOR002038672

ISBN 13

9780192800985

ISBN 10

0192800981

Title

Dictionary of Science by Oxford University Press

Author

Oxford University Press

Series

Oxford Paperback Reference

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

1999-10-31

Number of pages

864

Prizes

N/A

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Dictionary of Science Oxford University Press

Dictionary of Science by Oxford University Press

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