The Penguin Dictionary of Science (Reference Books)

Uvarov, E. Boris

ISBN 10: 0140511563 / ISBN 13: 9780140511567

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, 1986

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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Name in front of book. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of Science (Reference Books)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140511563
• ISBN 13: 9780140511567
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

The Penguin Dictionary of Science has been continuously in print since 1943. Originally written by E.B. Uvarov and D.R. Chapman, from the third edition it has been revised by Alan Isaacs.

With each new edition the book has expanded and been brought up to date; in this edition particular attention has been given to revising and updating the physics entries (especially the particle physics). In addition the coverage of life sciences has been considerably broadened.

The dictionary provides a reliable and clear explanation of the basic vocabulary of physics and chemistry, with a fair coverage of the words used in mathematics, astronomy and biology. All numerical information is given in SI units.

As a student's handbook and for the specialist outside his or her own field, this dictionary remains an indispensable aid; for the general reader it provides an up-to-date guide to the numerous scientific and technical words that are now so much a part of our daily life.