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

Robert Hine (Editor), Elizabeth Martin (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198609175 | ISBN-13: 978-0198609179 | Publication Date: November 18, 2004 | Edition: 5

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

- Over 4,700 clear and concise entries
- Over 50 pages of new material for this fifth edition, with all existing entries fully revised and updated
- Feature articles on important topics such as genetically modified organisms
- Chronologies chart the discoveries in the main fields of the subject

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

About the Author

Elizabeth Martin (MA) is Managing Editor of Market House Books Ltd.

Product Details

• Paperback: 730 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 5 edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198609175
• ISBN-13: 978-0198609179
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,786 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 Amazing, concise dictionary, November 22, 2006

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This is the best dictionary that I have ever purchased. The dictionary has EVERYTHING that a college biology major (or biology professional) needs. The definitions are thorough and extremely well written. The dictionary itself is organized perfectly. Everything about this dictionary is great--inside and out! A must-buy for any biology student, teacher or anyone else who is interested in the subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Biology dictionary, October 31, 2007

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Our high school age daughter is in honors biology. This dictionary has really improved her grades by giving her alternate definitions/explanations of biology terms/concepts. A great resource!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No pronunciation guide!, October 28, 2006

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Mike Wickham (Rogers, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This book would be better titled Glossary of Biology. There are lots of words and terms with definitions, but no pronunciations given for any of them.