The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology, Third Edition [Paperback]

John M. Lackie (Editor), Julian A. T. Dow (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0124325653 | ISBN-13: 978-0124325654 | Edition: 3

The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology provides straightforward definitions for over 7,000 terms in the exciting and fast moving fields of modern cell and molecular biology. It is aimed at students and professional biologists who encounter new terms in this expanding area.

Key Features
* 2000 new entries bringing the total to 7000 entries
* Obsolete terms have been dropped and old ones revised
* Wider coverage of relevant molecular and neurobiological terms
* Each entry has short, clear definitions that will be easily understood by people at all levels and from a diverse range of backgrounds
* More comprehensive cross-referencing of synonyms and from the text
* Presentation of certain information in tabular format for clearer and easier reference
* New tabular material
* Third edition is nearly double the size of the first edition
* Content reflects suggestions and comments from readers and users of the on-line version of the second edition
* Handy appendices section at back of book
* Builds on the success of the first and second editions which were both highly praised and received many glowing reviews

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It will find a place on the bookshelves of laboratories and libraries for many years to come"
—THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT


"It fills an undoubted gap and is stunningly up to date."
—BIOLOGIST

"All the students seemed to find the dictionary of use, and cries of 'So that's what electroporation/vimentin/Kelnow fragment is!' rang around the students concourse."
—--TRENDS IN BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES

"A very useful reference book that every cell biologist should seriously consider purchasing and is a must for biology libraries."
—CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

"The definitions are more comprehensive than one finds in most dictionaries, and should help both students and research workers in other branches of biology."
—GENETICAL RESEARCH

From the Publisher

Praise for Previous Editions "It fills an undoubted gap and is stunningly up to date." (Biologists)

"...a very useful reference book that every cell biologist should seriously consider purchasing and is a must for biology libraries..." (Cell Biology International Reports)

"...The editors and the authors of this excellent book...have done a so magnificent work..." (Cellular and Molecular Biology)

"The definitions are more comprehensive than one finds in most dictionaries, and should help both students and research workers in other branches of biology..." (Genetical Research)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124325653
• ISBN-13: 978-0124325654
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,090,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A high topic guide, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology, Third Edition (Paperback)

This is a not only word means dictionary, it gives an explanation of the significative word, with a text that interact with the molecular biology.