Title:
Oxford dictionary of science
Edition:
Reissued with new covers ed.
Publication Information:
Oxford: Oxford University Pr., 2003
ISBN:
9780198607571
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Summary
Summary
This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. Ideal for both students and non-scientists alike, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy.Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.
Author Notes
AlanIsaacs.
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| Dictionary |
| 1 SI units |
| 2 Derived SI units with special names |
| 3 Decimal multiples and submultiples to be used with SI units |
| 4 Conversion of units to SI units |
| 5 Fundamental Constants |
| 6 The solar system |
| 7 Geological time scale |
| 8 Simplified classification of the plant kingdom |
| 9 Simplified classification of the animal kingdom |
| 10 The periodic table |
