Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology [Hardcover]

Peter Walker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0550141103 | ISBN-13: 978-0550141101 | Publication Date: September 15, 1999 | Edition: 1

Widely recognized as the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume dictionary of it's kind, The Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology has been in print (under various titles) for 59 years. This new edition has been completely revised, updated, and expanded with 500 new entries and 100 in-depth panel entries. From astronomy to zoology, and genetics to general relativity, the Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology encompasses all fields of science and technology and is an excellent resource for professionals, students, or casual browsers. Over 49,000 entries and 500 schematic diagrams provide carefully researched information and unrivalled coverage of scientific and technological language, including the most recent terms such as applet, false memory syndrome, and ozone depletion. New panel entries present detailed coverage of 20 major scientific and technical fields, and areas of special interest including genetics, space, and climate. The new and revised appendices give easy access to commonly consulted information including computing and Internet related acronyms, SI units, the plant and animal kingdoms, and a chronology of inventions and discoveries.

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About the Author

Professor Peter Walker is a member of many prestigious societies and has enjoyed a long and distinguished scientific career. A graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, he spent 10 years on the staff of the Medical Research Council, working on the quantitative localization of DNA. Appointed Royal Society Research Fellow in molecular biology at Edinburgh University in 1958, he became professor of Natural History there in 1966. He went on to become Director of Medical Research Council Mammalian Genome Unit in 1973, a post which he held for seven years. subsequently, he has worked on many government committees, including the Advisory Committee on Medical Research in Scotland and the Chief Scientists Committee of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1344 pages
• Publisher: Chambers; 1 edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0550141103
• ISBN-13: 978-0550141101
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology, June 15, 2000

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This review is from: Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology (Hardcover)

As an undergraduate science major I have found this reference guide to science and technology extremely useful. Breadth is well balanced by depth in this text, and all of the concepts are covered at a level appropriate to both secondary science students and researchers alike.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars IN-DEPTH; AFFORDABLE, December 31, 2002

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reviewer (Zurich, Switzerland.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology (Hardcover)

The high standards of 'Chambers' is well-pronounced in this "Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology". It is a know-all single-volume asset. Information is ubiquitous. Every aspect of science and technology received adequate attention. They are comprehensive and up-to-date: just be ready to go the distance.
One outstanding side-attraction here, is how the author mapped out in chronological order, all the important discoveries which made science the delight that it is today. In the same vein, several technological inventions were elaborated.
This is by every means, a high-quality lexicon. The only blame I hold against it is that it is not as definition-rich as the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Science and Technical Terms". But, I must mention that its listed price is only one-third of McGraw-Hill's. It is also more adherent to SI units than the McGraw-Hill's.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new standard for science reference material, October 28, 2000

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Michael - North Carolina (Blowing Rock, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology (Hardcover)

There are many science dictionaries on the market and most cater primarily to one or two scientific disciplines. This work not only includes all areas of science, but also technology related terms and mathematical concepts. For many of the entries illustrations are provided. However, the prime strength of this book are the additional 300-500 word breakout sections for key terms and concepts. All entries are clear and where possible written in non-scientific language. This makes this work an excellent reference for anyone with an interest in science. A s a science writer, I have found this book to be an invaluable reference.