A Dictionary of Science

Vintage Penguin. #R1. A Dictionary of Science, in its Penguin edition by E.?B. Uvarov, D.?R. Chapman and Alan Isaacs, is a compact, wide-ranging reference designed to give clear, reliable explanations of key terms across physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and related fields. The entries are concise but carefully written, aiming to demystify specialist vocabulary for students and general readers while keeping scientific accuracy at the forefront. Cross-references help link concepts, and the selection reflects the core principles and ideas needed to navigate modern scientific understanding. A tidy, dependable Penguin reference, it remains practical, straightforward and broadly useful.