Concise Science Dictionary: New Edition

Alan Isaacs

ISBN 10: 0192800337 / ISBN 13: 9780192800336

Editore: Oxford University Press, 1996

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Leichte Abnutzungen; Leichte Risse; Gebogener Buchrücken. Written in a clear, explanatory style, the new Third Edition of the "Concise Science Dictionary" contains more than 8,500 entries relating to physics, chemistry, biology (including human biology), the earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as terms that are commonly encountered in mathematics and computer science. The new edition has been expanded to reflect recent advances in molecular biology, genetics and genetic engineering, particle physics, cosmology, and fullerene chemistry, immunology, and the techniques and material new to all the sciences. Providing both straightforward definitions and invaluable background information on a wide range of scientific words, concepts, and topics, the entries also offer line-drawings whenever the meaning is best conveyed by way of a diagram. Charts and tables of essential scientific information are also integrated throughout.With an extensive cross-referencing system that allows readers to place each entry in a broader scientific context, periodic tables, tables of SI units, and classifications of the plant and animal kingdoms, the "Concise Science Dictionary" is invaluable for non-specialists and students, and an essential resource for professionals seeking an accessible guide to all scientific disciplines.

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• Titolo: Concise Science Dictionary: New Edition
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0192800337
• ISBN 13: 9780192800336
• Rilegatura: Softcover
• Edizione: terza edizione
• Condizione: Fine

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Authoritative and up-to-date, this bestselling dictionary is ideal reference for both students and non-scientists. Fully revised for this third edition, with over 1,000 new entries, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. * 8,500 clear and concise entries * Commonly encountered terms from mathematics and computing * Up-to-date coverage of areas such as molecular biology, genetics, * particle physics, cosmology, and fullerene chemistry * Appendices include the periodic table, tables of SI units, and classifications of the plant and animal kingdoms This book is intended for school and first-year students, non-scientists wanting a general science dictionary.

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