A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics [Paperback]

R. J. Lincoln (Author), G. A. Boxshall (Author), P. F. Clark (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 052143842X | ISBN-13: 978-0521438421 | Publication Date: July 13, 1998 | Edition: 2

This is a completely revised, updated, and expanded version of this hugely successful book, which remains the most wide-ranging and comprehensive dictionary for the study of natural history in its broadest sense. There are over 11,000 entries, providing a working dictionary for students, teachers, researchers, and anyone having an interest within the broad arena of biodiversity studies. The extensive coverage includes classical disciplines (botany, zoology, bacteriology, mineralogy, paleontology, etc.), focusing particularly on concepts, strategies, and methodologies. New information in the book reflects major scientific developments, with special attention given to terminology relating to molecular techniques and to terminology generated by recent initiatives in the study of biological diversity and global climate change.

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"...this work would be useful in fields such as soil science, physical anthropology, biogeography, botany, and zoology. Fans of the first edition will love the second; those in need of a first-rate biology dictionary would do well to acquire this one." Choice

"...if you're looking for a readable reference, useful for academics and non-academics alike, covering not only subtleties of language but a wide range of information relevant to the practising ecologist--you've found it!" Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists

Book Description

A completely revised and expanded version of the most wide-ranging and comprehensive dictionary for the study of natural history in its broadest sense. There are over 11 000 entries, providing a working dictionary for students, teachers and researchers. The coverage cuts across the classical natural science disciplines, focusing particularly on concepts, strategies and methodologies. Important additions to the coverage include terminology relating to molecular techniques, the study of biological diversity and to global climate change.

Product Details

• Paperback: 371 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (July 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052143842X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521438421
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #595,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice dictionary for students majoring biology, May 4, 2000

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This review is from: A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics (Paperback)

I bought the dictionary of first edtion twelve years ago. I found its explanation about ecology, evolution, and systematics is very easily reading and useful to students majoring biology. It let me understand many terms, and read the texts and references more easily. I'm very gald to know the new edition was published. I believe that the new edition will give readers more useful and modern words of ecology, evolution, and sytematics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference piece, May 18, 2001

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This review is from: A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics (Paperback)

this is an excellent reference piece to any biologist. It has alot of the key words that any biologist who is in the fields of evolution, ecology, systematics, taxonomy to name a few. I myself am a graduate student and a couple of us have it and has become an invaluable piece to our librairies.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for ecology students, July 27, 2004

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My graduate advisor recommended this book and I wish I'd had it sooner. It has been extremely helpful with both my classwork and my thesis. When muttling through scientific literature, this has come in handy for understanding the esoteric vocabulary. It is laid out just like a Webster's dictionary, so terms are easy to find. There are also 28 Appendices with everything from maps of goegraphic regions and biomes to units conversions to abbrevaitons and proof correction marks. It is also good for finding the correct term to describe that concept your professor was discussing in class.