A Dictionary of Science /
Jonathan Law (editor).
- Seventh edition
- 1 online resource (2000 pages)
- Oxford Quick Reference Ser. .
- Oxford Quick Reference Ser. .
Intro -- How to search -- Alphabetical List of Entries -- Contents -- Halftitle page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Preface -- Credits -- General editor -- Editors for previous editions -- Contributors for this edition -- Contributors for previous editions -- Advisers -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z -- Appendices -- SI units -- Fundamental constants -- The solar system -- Geological time scale -- Simplified phylogenetic tree for plants -- Simplified phylogenetic tree of the animal kingdom -- The periodic table -- Useful websites.
This bestselling dictionary contains more than 9,500 entries on all aspects of chemistry, physics, biology (including human biology), earth sciences, computer science, and astronomy. With clear and concise definitions and recommended web links for many entries, this A-Z is a reliable reference work for science students as well as non-scientists.