The Young Oxford Encyclopedia of Science

by Richard Dawkins, Robin Kerrod

The leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Major updates include:
- The advent of SARS
- Extended coverage of cloning
- Extended coverage of GM food
- Extended coverage of digital cameras

Other updates include:
- Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; disappearance of element 118
- Wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences
- Science at the cutting edge
- Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, nanotechnology...
- Over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
- Unrivalled authority ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of The Selfish Gene.

The encyclopedia has a dedicated website (www.oup.com/science-encyclopedia), which includes hundreds of recommended links, downloadable artworks from the book, and a challenging quiz.

Genres: Nonfiction

447 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001