A Dictionary of Science (Oxford Quick Reference)
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (744 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019956146X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 912 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In addition to a wealth of reliable, up-to-date entries, users will find useful 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. Hailed as "handy and readable" (Nature) and "well worth browsing" (New Scientist), this best-selling dictionary contains 9,200 alphabetically organized entries on all aspects of chemistry, physics, biology (including human biology), earth sciences, and astronomy. Both concise and wide-ranging, this volume is an ideal reference work for students or for a home library.. Supported by over 200 diagrams a
Elizabeth A. Martin is an editor at Market House Books, in the UK.
Dan said I use it it my science classes. I have this book as a reference now in all my science classrooms. If students don't understand a word or scientific term, they can look it up and get a good thorough explanation.It is much more descriptive then a regular dictionary.. Lytt Gardner said Good and not expensive. This is a very detailed scientific dictionary that is excellent value for the money. Can fit on your desk.. Content is great. Minor problems with out things. Tim McGrath I'm not done with this book at all but I reference it often. My big concern is that there are no pronunciation sections and that is something I was hoping for because I'm a laymen of the field. I wish this was sold digitally too. So that's why I have it 3 stars. The Content is well written though, I think this book would be great for a science-enthusiast.
And it passes the most difficult test of any dictionary - it is well worth browsing." --New Scientist"All entries are clear and brief, written in no-nonsense proseA handy reference work." --TES"Handy and readablefor scientists aged nine to ninety" --Nature . Review from previous edition: "The book will appeal not just to scientists and science students but also to the interested lay person