Synopses & Reviews
Reflecting the continually growing vocabulary in science, the
Concise Science Dictionary has made a wealth of terms encountered in all of the scientific disciplines accessible to non-scientists and scientists alike. The
New Scientist praised it as "an essential book." Now, derived from that invaluable work, these three newly expanded dictionaries each focus on one particular branch of science.
Written in a clear and explanatory style, the entries in each provide both straightforward definitions and invaluable background information. This approach, combined with an extensive cross-referencing system, enables readers to place each entry in a broader context. Each dictionary contains a range of tables containing essential scientific information and line drawings whenever the meaning of a word can best be conveyed by means of a diagram.
The new edition of A Concise Dictionary of Biology contains over 2,500 entries on commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, and key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also contains many new terms in genetics (including genetic engineering), molecular biology, and immunology, taking into account the recent advances in these fields.
The new edition of A Concise Dictionary of Chemistry contains over 3,000 entries on commonly encountered terms and concepts in chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. It also includes many new terms which reflect recent advances in techniques, concepts, and materials.
The new edition of A Concise Dictionary of Physics contains over 2,700 entries on commonly encountered terms and concepts in physics and key terms from mathematics, astrophysics, metallurgy, electronics, and physical chemistry. It also includes many new terms encountered in the fields of nuclear and particle physics, quantum theory, and solid-state physics.
Anyone seeking concise and accurate definitions of words encountered in biology, chemistry, or physics will find each of these dictionaries indispensable.
Review
"Ideally suited to students of biology, at either secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in the life sciences."--
Journal of AnatomySynopsis
Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition is the perfect guide for those studying biology, either at school or university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographical entries on key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.
-- Over 4,000 clear and concise entries
-- New entries include heat-shock protein, zinc finger, integrated pest management, and oxidative burst
-- Feature articles on important topics, such as genetically modified organisms
-- Chronologies chart the discoveries in the main fields of the subject
Synopsis
This major revision of A Dictionary of Biology, including over 1,500 new entries, is the most up-to-date biology dictionary available. Including 4,000 clear and concise entries, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as terms from medicine and palaeontology taking into account the recent advances in these fields. Conforming to the recommendations of the Institute of Biology, both in its definition of terms and system of classification, this superb dictionary offers authoritative coverage of current areas of study such as molecular biology, genetics (including genetic engineering), and biotechnology, and new areas such as food technology, geomicrobiology, and glycobiology. It is the perfect reference source for anyone interested in this dynamic field.
About the Author
About the Editor: Elizabeth Martin is Reference Editor at Market House Books.