A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover
This major revision of A Dictionary of Biology, including over 1,500 new entries, is the most up-to-date biology dictionary available. Including 4,000 clear and concise entries, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as terms from medicine and palaeontology taking into account the recent advances in these fields. Conforming to the recommendations of the Institute of Biology, both in its definition of terms and system of classification, this superb dictionary offers authoritative coverage of current areas of study such as molecular biology, genetics (including genetic engineering), and biotechnology, and new areas such as food technology, geomicrobiology, and glycobiology. It is the perfect reference source for anyone interested in this dynamic field.
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"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
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0192800329
- ISBN 13 9780192800329
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages560
- EditorMartin Elizabeth, Ruse Michael, Holmes Elizabeth
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