Hine, Robert
A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198821489
- author:
- Hine, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 14.4 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language,Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Biology by Robert Hine is a comprehensive reference work that has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. The eighth edition now includes over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries, covering topics such as de-extinction, ecological footprint, rewilding, and Zika virus. New entries have been added to the dictionary, including classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, SI units, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on anatomical terms. The book also features numerous appendices, diagrams, and updated web links, making it an essential resource for students of biology at both high school and college level. With its extensive coverage and regular updates, A Dictionary of Biology remains the market-leading dictionary for students of biology.