A Dictionary of Science

Seventh Edition

Edited by Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

• Over 9,500 clear and concise entries, including bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube Experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope
• More than 250 entries illustrated with straightforward, labelled diagrams
• Covers biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, computer science, and astronomy
• Contains short biographies of leading scientists from around the world
• Full page illustrated features on subjects such as the solar system and genetically modified organisms
• Useful appendices for easy reference include SI units and unit conversion, fundamental constants, the solar system, geological time scale, the periodic table, and up-to-date phylogenetic trees for plant and animal evolution
• Mini-chronologies support key entries
• Recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Science companion website

New to this Edition:

• Revised and fully updated content, including over 250 new entries
• Expanded coverage of many areas, including nanotechnology, quantum physics, molecular biology, genomics, and the science of climate change
• New entries include bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube Experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope

A Dictionary of Science

Seventh Edition

Edited by Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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A Dictionary of Science

Seventh Edition

Edited by Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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A Dictionary of Science

Seventh Edition

Edited by Jonathan Law

Oxford Quick Reference

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