Dictionary of Biology: Derived from the Concise Science Dictionary

by Oxford University Press

Fully revised and updated, this new sixth edition is the perfect guide for those studying biology either in high school or college. The Dictionary offers more than 5,500 clear and concise entries, including more than 300 entries new to this edition. It provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, includes biographical entries on key scientists, and features highlighted entries on important topics such as bioinformatics, genomics, molecular evolution, and protein structure. The new edition also features web links accessed via a companion website, featuring additional information that is regularly updated to ensure that it stays fresh. The volume also has many appendices, including a list of useful web sites, mass extinctions of species, and SI units, plus entirely new appendices on model organisms and their genomes and on Nobel prizewinners.

Genres: Biology, Reference, Science, Dictionaries

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2000

About the author

Oxford University Press (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford, is the largest university press in the world. The university became involved in printing around 1480, becoming a major source of Bibles, prayer books and scholarly works. It took on the Oxford English Dictionary project in the late 19th century, and in order to meet the ever-rising costs of the work, it expanded into publishing children's books, school text books, music, journals, and the World's Classics series. OUP is committed to major financial support of the university and to furthering the university's excellence in scholarship, research and education through its publishing.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT, Amazing book(:

[Cgreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of the most useful in any biology career. It contains concise descriptions of common descriptions and processes you'll need to know while earning your undergrad degree. Highly recommended.

[Carlie Crowe]

A dictionary of biology. (2008). Oxford University Press.

Citation by: Carlie Crowe

Type of Reference: Dictionary

Call Number: Ref 574

Content/Scope: A dictionary targeted for students who are studying biology. Containing one 5,500 entries. Including biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Oxford University Press books and materials are sold world wide. They often offer support to teachers and deliver digital learning and assessments platforms.

Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical. Included in the text are key terms from medicine and paleontology. It also overs RNA interference.

Relation to other works: There are many biology dictionaries; this dictionary meets requirements for libraries that need a comprehensive reference at a high school level.

Accessibility/Diversity: This will be specific to students who are taking biology classes or are enrolled in the nursing classes that are offered at the area technology center.

Cost: $35.03

Professional Review: Cunniffe, H. (2009). Oxford Dictionary of Biology. Journal Of Biological Education (Society Of Biology), 43(2), 90.

[Peter]

Just what you need: This is an excellent dictionary for any biology student in school or university. Contains clear direct definitions of words and has a clear lay-out also, a must buy for the biologist of today.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been very helpful in reading scientific papers as well as understanding homework assignments with better clarity. An overall great reference for students of Biology.

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