A Dictionary of Biology, 8th Edition
$31.25
- Paperback
736 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2019
Summary
The Definitive Guide to Biology: A Comprehensive Dictionary
This fully revised and updated eighth edition reflects recent progress in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with expanded coverage of research design and plant and animal development.
- Over 120 new entries, including de-extinction, ecological footprint, rewilding, and Zika virus.
- A total of over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries.
- Numerous appendices, including classifications of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198821489 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198821484 |
| Series: | Oxford Quick Reference |
| Author: | Robert Hine |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 736 |
| Edition: | 8th |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 144mm x 33mm |
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Critics Review
Review from previous edition Ideally suited to students of biology, either at secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in life sciences
Review from previous edition: ‘Ideally suited to students of biology, either at secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in life sciences’ - Journal of Anatomy’Lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise but explanatory. Cross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features’ - Biologist
About The Author
Robert Hine
Robert Hine was educated at King’s College London and the University of Aberdeen. A professional freelance writer and editor since 1984, he has worked on numerous books and journals for both the UK and American markets. Specialist areas include life sciences, health, and the environment. He is also manager of a community-based website promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Contributors:
Editor of the 7th and 8th Editions: Robert Hine BSc, MSc Editor of the 1st to 6th Editions: Elizabeth Martin MA (Market House Books Ltd)
Advisers:
- B. S. Beckett BSc, BPhil, MA(Ed)
- R. A. Hands BSC
- Michael Lewis MA
- W. D. Phillips PhD
Contributors:
- Tim Beardsley BA
- Lionel Bender BSc
- Belinda Cupid MSc, PhD
- John Clark BSc
- H. M. Clarke MA, MSc
- E. K. Daintith BSc
- Malcolm Hart BSc, MIBiol
- Elaine Holmes BSc, PhD
- Anne Lockwood BSc
- J. Valerie Neal BSc, PhD
- R. A. Prince MA
- Michael Ruse BSc, PhD
- Brian Stratton BSc, MSc
- Elizabeth Tootill BSc, MSc
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