A Dictionary of Biology by Robert Hine
Fully revised and updated for the seventh edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With more than 5,500 clear and concise entries, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Over 250 new entries include terms such as Broca's area, comparative genomic hybridization, mirror neuron, and Pandoravirus. Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on evolution. Entry-level web links to online resources can be accessed via a companion website.
ideally suited to students of biology, either at secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in life sciences * Journal of Anatomy *
lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise but explanatoryCross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features. * Biologist *
lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise but explanatoryCross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features. * Biologist *
Robert Hine was educated at Kings College London and the University of Aberdeen. A professional freelance writer and editor since 1984, he has worked on numerous books and journals for both the UK and American markets. Specialist areas include life sciences, health, and the environment. He is also manager of a community-based website promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198714378 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198714378 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Biology |
| Author | Robert Hine |
| Series | Oxford Quick Reference |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2015-06-25 |
| Number of pages | 672 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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