A Dictionary of Science
4th Edition
Published on 1. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-0-19-860757-1 (ISBN)
Description
This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. Ideal for both students and non-scientists alike, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. Other features include 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.
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Edition
4th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Ideal for students studying biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, astronomy, and for anyone needing clear definitions of scientific terms
Illustrations
num. line drawings
numerous line drawings
ISBN-13
978-0-19-860757-1 (9780198607571)
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Content
PREFACE; DICTIONARY; 1. SI units; 2. Derived SI units with special names; 3. Decimal multiples and submultiples to be used with SI units; 4. Conversion of units to SI units; 5. Fundamental Constants; 6. The solar system; 7. Geological time scale; 8. Simplified classification of the plant kingdom; 9. Simplified classification of the animal kingdom; 10. The periodic table