Cassell Dictionary of Science by Percy Harrison

Cassell Dictionary of Science by Percy Harrison

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Encompassing core areas of scientific study - physics, chemistry and biology - this work explains key concepts with both articles and short definitions. With over 500 entries it is aimed at school and university students and the general reader keen on having a clearer grasp on the scientific world.

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Cassell Dictionary of Science by Percy Harrison

Encompassing core areas of scientific study - physics, chemistry and biology - this work explains key concepts with both articles and short definitions. With over 500 entries it is aimed at school and university students and the general reader keen on having a clearer grasp on the scientific world.
Percy Harrison (MA, D.Phil.) studied Physics at Oxford University and was awarded the Scott Prize. He has undertaken research in elementary particle physics, writing several papers. He has worked as a teacher and an A level examiner. He is currently Head of Science at Aden College. Other interests include astronomy, electronics and light aviation Gillian Waites holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Cellular Pathology and a Ph.D. in Reproductive Biochemistry, both from the University of Bristol. She has been employed as a Research Associate at the AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research at Babraham, Cambridge and has also worked at the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Biochemistry at the University of Leicester. She now lives in Rugby with her husband and two daughters.
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ISBN 13 9780304348756
ISBN 10 0304348759
Title Cassell Dictionary of Science
Author Percy Harrison
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1999-05-20
Number of pages 512
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