| The Penguin Dictionary of Biology: Eleventh Edition Contributor(s): Thain, Michael (Author), Hickman, Michael (Author), Abercrombie, Michael (Compiled by) |
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ISBN: 0141013966 ISBN-13: 9780141013961 Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: "The Penguin Dictionary of Biology" defines some 6,000 terms relating to this rich, complex, and constantly expanding subjectfrom amino acids, bacteria, and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Ychromosomes, and zygotes. Long established as the definitive single-volume source, the dictionary has now been extensively updated for its eleventh edition. With expanded encyclopedic entries to explain the most crucial concepts, it explores the very latest discoveries and developments, containing more than 400 new entries to take account of the latest thinking on genetics, human physiology, disease, and cell biology. All key botanical and zoological concepts as well as the core vocabulary of biochemistry, immunology, evolutionary theory, and ecology are defined in depth, making this the ideal reference for students, teachers, professionals, and amateur biologists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 570.3 |
| LCCN: 2004276653 |
| Series: Dictionary, Penguin |
| Physical Information: 1.38" H x 4.98" W x 7.76" (1.12 lbs) 768 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Worried about your maternal effect or biological clock? Need to know a rhizoid from a rhizome? Think you're going to fail your zoology or botany exam? The Penguin Dictionary of Biology is your saviour, defining some 6000 terms relating to this rich, complex and constantly expanding subject - from amino acids, bacteria and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Y chromosome and zygotes. Long established as the definitive single-volume source, this dictionary has sold over 200,000 copies and is extensively updated for its eleventh edition. |