The Concise Scientific Dictionary

The Concise Scientific Dictionary
Author: BookCaps Study Guides Staff
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2011
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1621070417

This concise dictionary is a reference your eReader shouldn't be without. 500 words and definitions are included in this book.

Concise Science Dictionary

Concise Science Dictionary
Author: Alan Isaacs
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 808
Release: 1996
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Written in a clear, explanatory style, the new edition of this popular book contains more than 8,500 entries relating to physics, chemistry, biology, the earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as terms that are commonly encountered in mathematics and conputer science. Included also are periodic tables, tables of SI units, classifications of the plant and animal kingdoms, and an extensive cross-referencing system that allows readers to place each entry in a broader scientific context. 160 illustrations.

A Dictionary of Science

A Dictionary of Science
Author: Jonathan Law
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0191069191

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. This fully revised edition includes hundreds of new entries, such as bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope, bringing it fully up to date in areas such as nanotechnology, quantum physics, molecular biology, genomics, and the science of climate change. Supported by more than 200 diagrams and illustrations the dictionary features recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Science companion website. 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. With concise entries on an extensive list of topics, this dictionary is both an ideal reference work for students and a great introduction for non-scientists.

A Concise Dictionary of Biology

A Concise Dictionary of Biology
Author: Elizabeth A. Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1990
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This dictionary, derived from the Concise science dictionary (O.U.P. in 1984), covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also includes many new terms in genetics, including genetic engineering, molecular biology, and immunology, reflecting the recent advances made in these fields.

Concise Dictionary of Materials Science

Concise Dictionary of Materials Science
Author: Vladimir Novikov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2002-09-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420041142

A detailed knowledge of the terminology and its background is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the professional literature in the field of materials science. This sharply focused, authoritative lexicon affords the reader a coherent idea of microstructure formation and evolution. All the term definitions are supplied with explanations an

Dictionary of the History of Science

Dictionary of the History of Science
Author: William F. Bynum
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2014-07-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1400853419

For readers interested in the development of major scientific concepts and the role of science in the western world, here is the first conceptually organized historical dictionary of scientific thought. The purpose of the dictionary is to illuminate this history by providing a concise, single volume reference book of short historical accounts of the important themes, ideas, and discoveries of science. Its conceptual approach differentiates the dictionary from previous reference works such as books of scientific biography and makes it a convenient manual both for the general reader and for scientists interested in the origin of concepts in their own and other scientific fields. Originally published in 1982. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Concise Illustrated Dictionary of Biocontrol Terms

Concise Illustrated Dictionary of Biocontrol Terms
Author: Vladimir V. Gouli
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2015-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128498986

The Concise Illustrated Dictionary of Biocontrol Terms includes basic terminology related to the biological control of pests, together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, for expedient comprehension and analysis of present, forecasted or in situ pest management problems. In addition, it also provides the names of the most common pesticides and predators commercially available in different continents (Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa), as well as target pests and diseases of these agents, making it a tangible tool for prompt management actions. The dictionary is copiously illustrated with original pictures clarifying the most commonly used terms and the identity of organisms in biocontrol technology, with content that is both scientifically rigorous and clear. The biological control of pests using living organisms, or products from their activities, is an independent branch of science based on multiple disciplines including general biology, zoology, entomology, phytopathology, microbiology and others. As a result, the field of biological control has its own specific terminology that needs to be understood and applied correctly across this variety of disciplines, including among those approaching the field from a different area of expertise and who may have difficulty understanding the terms used by experts in the field. This compact illustrated guide will appeal to the scientific community working in integrated pest management disciplines, as well as those researching, studying, and working with interest in protecting natural resources at a global, local, and individual level, in a variety of locations including the lab, garden, field, or forest. - Enables understanding of the terminology used in biological control for professionals, researchers and students in a variety of scientific fields - Features clear images and photographs to help identify insects and pathogens - Ideal for in situ use in both the lab and field pest management protocols

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
Author: Iain McLean
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2009-02-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0191018279

This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition, the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevent, and any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.

A Concise Dictionary of Paleontology

A Concise Dictionary of Paleontology
Author: Robert L. Carlton
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331973055X

This authored dictionary presents a unique glossary of paleontological terms, taxa, localities, and concepts, with focus on the most significant orders, genera, and species in terms of historical turning points such as mass extinctions. The book is an accurate and up-to-date collection of the most important paleontological terms and taxa, and may be used as a resource by students, researchers, libraries, and museums. Though useful to many in professional and academic settings, the book is also aimed at general readers of scientific literature who may enjoy the material without a background in paleontology. While there are many current resources on the subject, few fully encapsulate an accurate representation of the paleontological lexicon. This book attempts to compile such a representation in a moderately comprehensive manner, and includes a list of the most important monographs and articles that have been consulted to put together this essential work.