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A Dictionary of Physics
A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics
A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
A Dictionary of Ecology
A Dictionary of Chemistry
A Dictionary of Biology
A Dictionary of Astronomy
The
Biographical Dictionary of Scientists
2 Volume Set;
Third
Edition
Consultant Editors: ROY PORTER and MARILYN OGILVIE
The third edition of this acclaimed reference work offers more than 1,280
concise, authoritative portraits of the men and women of science throughout the
ages. Covering every field--from astronomy to zoology, the pure sciences as well
as engineering and technology--the new edition of the Dictionary features more
than 80 new entries that add the richer representation of contemporary and women
scientists such as Stanley Prusiner, winner of the Nobel Prize for medicine, and
Sofia Kovalevskaya, the Russian mathematician. The biographies, ranging in
length from 500 to 1,200 words, clearly present each scientist's contributions;
they also provide fascinating insights into the workings of scientific discovery
and validation. The Dictionary features 150 illustrations, updated
historical overviews of the major sciences, chronologies, quotations,
bibliographies, tables of scientific discoveries and Nobel Prize winners, and an
enlarged glossary.
Praise for the first edition:
"Makes informative and enjoyable reading....a valuable resource."--Mathematics
Teacher
"Excellent....recommended."--Reference Books Bulletin
"Recommended for all public and academic collections."--Choice
1214 pp.; 200 halftones & line illus; 7-1/2 x 10; 0-19-521663-6; 2000;
$125.00 (04)
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
Edited by IAN RIDPATH
Contains
over 4,000 entries from astronomy and cosmology
Astronomy is expanding almost as rapidly as the universe itself, and the
proliferating scientific jargon can sometimes baffle even the most dedicated
amateur. Now, in some 4,000 concise, up-to-date entries, this dictionary cuts a
clear path through the maze of complex technical language, offering full, clear
definitions drawn from all aspects of astronomy. Compiled by Ian Ridpath, a
fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and an expert team of contributors, A
Dictionary of Astronomy contains the most recent entries from astrophysics
and cosmology to galaxies and time.
544 pp.; 50 linecuts; 0-19-211596-0; 1998; $14.95 (03)
A Dictionary of Biology
Fourth Edition
The most up-to-date paperback dictionary of biology
Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition is the perfect guide for
those studying biology. Containing many new entries, and now with biographical
entries on key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology,
biophysics, and biochemistry.
656 pp.; 0-19-280102-3; 2000; $14.95 (03)
A
Dictionary of Chemistry
Fourth Edition
Edited by JOHN DAINTITH
"An old favorite. It should be in every classroom and library.... The
reader is drawn inevitably from one entry to the next merely to satisfy
curiosity."--School Science Review
Fully revised and updated for this fourth edition, with over 4,000 entries, The
Dictionary of Chemistry covers all the commonly encountered terms in
chemistry, including physical chemistry and biochemistry. The dictionary
includes clear and concise coverage of laboratory techniques, chemical
engineering, and environmental matters, new entries on buckminsterfullerene,
fullerite, quasicrystal, oscillating reaction, and one-pot synthesis, and a full
alphabetical table of elements and their properties. Authoritative and
up-to-date, this is the perfect reference book for students of chemistry and
general readers interested in the chemical nature of our physical surroundings.
592 pp.; line illus; 5 x 7 3/4; 0-19-280101-5; 2000; $15.95
A Dictionary of Ecology
Second Edition
Edited by MICHAEL ALLABY
The
best ecology dictionary available in this price range
From acid rain, CFC's, and the greenhouse effect to the food-chain and the gene
bank, Oxford's thoroughly revised Dictionary of Ecology, Second Edition
provides 5,000 up-to-date entries on all aspects of ecology and the
environmental sciences. Offering direct access to the most accurate and
up-to-date information available, the dictionary covers a vast range of
subjects, from plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, evolution,
environmental pollution, and conservation to climatology, meteorology,
geomorphology, and oceanography.
448 pp.; 51 figures; 0-19-280078-7; 1999; $15.95 (03) paper
A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
Second Edition
Edited by AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY
More comprehensive than any competing volume
Oxford's fully revised and updated Dictionary of Earth Sciences, Second
Edition, provides over 6,000 entries, making it the most authoritative and
wide-ranging dictionary of earth sciences available in a single volume. The
dictionary's exceptionally broad coverage includes climatology, economic
geology, geochemistry, oceanography, palaeontology, petrology, and volcanology
640 pp.; 58 line illus; 0-19-280079-5; 1999; $16.95 (03) paper
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics
Second Edition
CHRISTOPHER CLAPHAM
"Admirable."--New Scientist
This invaluable resource will guide general readers and students alike through
the often bewildering maze of equations and theorems encountered within the
mathematical universe. Nearly 1,000 entries have been added for this new edition
covering everything from pure and applied mathematics to statistics. Also
included are entries on mathematics of more general interest, such as fractals,
game theory, and chaos. Providing succinct definitions and clear explanations to
a wealth of terms, A Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics also
enables readers to make new discoveries as they browse and check
cross-references.
320 pp.; 130 line drawings; 0-19-280041-8; 1996; $12.95 (03) paper
A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
Second Edition
Edited by MICHAEL ALLABY
The
most comprehensive paperback dictionary of botany available
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date paperback dictionary of botany
available. Drawing on the information contained in the acclaimed Oxford
Dictionary of Natural History, the text has been fully revised for this new
edition, with over 5500 clear and concise entries. The Dictionary of Botany
will be invaluable to students, amateur botanists and naturalists, and everyone
with an interest in plants and their environments
528 pp.; 50 linecuts; 0-19-280077-9; 1999; $15.95
A
Dictionary of Physics
Fourth Edition
Edited by ALAN ISSACS
Compiled by MARKET HOUSE BOOKS
The most up-to-date paperback dictionary of physics
Comprehensive and up to date, this fourth edition is the ideal reference
tool for students of physics, either at school or at university. Containing many
new entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all the
commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics.
-- Over 4,000 clear and concise entries
560 pp.; 0-19-280103-1; 2000; $14.95
A
Dictionary of Science
Fourth Edition
Authoritative and up-to-date, this popular dictionary is an ideal
reference for both students and non-scientists. Now fully revised and
substantially expanded for this new edition, the Concise Science Dictionary
provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry,
physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as common terms from
mathematics and computing. With 9,500 clear and concise entries, the dictionary
also incorporates the latest developments in fields such as genetics, molecular
biology, cosmology, particle physics, and fullerene chemistry. New material
includes biographical entries, box features, chronologies, and tables; and
appendices cover the periodic table, tables of SI units, and classifications of
the plant and animal kingdoms.
864 pp.; 0-19-280098-1; 1999; $15.95
A
Dictionary of Weather
STORM DUNLOP
What
is the coldest place on the planet? How does a hurricane form? What exactly is a
low pressure system? And what area has the least, or most, amount of rainfall?
Answering these and many other intriguing questions, A Dictionary of
Weather provides a comprehensive body of information with over 1,800
weather, forecasting, and climate terms, along with detailed illustrative
examples of specific events and weather extremes. With this resource, you can
easily find where and when the world's largest hailstone fell and where the
highest temperature was recorded. Using the list of weather records, you can
also check climate data for different weather types from around the world. Key
terms from the related fields of oceanography, hydrology, and climatology are
covered as are the important people in the development of meteorology, including
Sir Francis Beaufort. In addition, there is a plate section that shows the main
cloud types as well as satellite images of weather systems, making this book
both highly informative and visually appealing for anyone who gets excited about
our ever-changing weather.
320 pp.; 8 pp plates, line drawings; 0-19-280063-9; 2001; $13.95
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