A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Paperback Reference) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Martin (Editor), Robert S. Hine (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192801023 | ISBN-13: 978-0192801029 | Publication Date: May 18, 2000 | Edition: 4

Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition is the perfect guide for those studying biology, either at school or university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographical entries on key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.

-- Over 4,000 clear and concise entries

-- New entries include heat-shock protein, zinc finger, integrated pest management, and oxidative burst

-- Feature articles on important topics, such as genetically modified organisms

-- Chronologies chart the discoveries in the main fields of the subject

Editorial Reviews

Review

`lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise, but explanatory. Cross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features.' Biologist

`ideally suited to students of biology, at either secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in the life sciences.' Journal of Anatomy

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 4 edition (May 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192801023
• ISBN-13: 978-0192801029
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,705,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for students or those with an interest in biology, July 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)

Studying year 12 biology myself, I've found this book invaluable for looking up terms, clarifying uncertainties, etc. The comprehensive list of defintions are concise, but you may find yourself looking up a word from the definition of the term you looked up just to understand the defintion if you're not too well-versed on biological terms (hence the usefulness of this book!) Anyway, my limited vocabulary of scientific terms aside, this book is great for those who are studying, or who just have an interest in all things living and want to use the correct terminology to express it, or for those who just want to understand someone else's scientific gobbly-gook.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you are doing A levels!, February 24, 2002

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fred (uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)

I needed help on terms in both my PE and Biology a levels so I got this. This dictionary gives easy to understand definitions. It comes with cross referencing and a couple of diagrams. It has extra tables and classifications in the back and goes beyond the A level stuff aswell. Worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars I think this is a very good college biology reference, August 21, 2004

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Tina (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)

This is a very good reference for college biology because it helped to clarify certain terms. It also is a valuable study tool. I also really liked The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
Vol 1 isbn:1933023007
Vol 2 isbn:1933023015
Vol 3 isbn:1933023023
These three study guides had great questions to guide me through what to expect on my undergraduate biology exams. A Dictionary of Biology is helpful in clearing up some harder concepts in biology texts.