A Dictionary of Biology

by Oxford University Press

Book Overview

Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition is the perfect guide for those studying biology, either at school or university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographical entries on key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. -- Over 4,000 clear and concise entries -- New entries include heat-shock protein, zinc finger, integrated pest management, and oxidative burst -- Feature articles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192801023
• ISBN13: 9780192801029
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 648 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.7" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

Essential...

...for anyone who is interested in biology. To uses it you need some prerequisite knowledge (so the book isn't "watered down" with "faux science" factoids), but not much (making it highly accessible to the general public). If you want to take your understanding of biological science to the next level, buy this right now.

Biology dictionary

Our high school age daughter is in honors biology. This dictionary has really improved her grades by giving her alternate definitions/explanations of biology terms/concepts. A great resource!

Amazing, concise dictionary

This is the best dictionary that I have ever purchased. The dictionary has EVERYTHING that a college biology major (or biology professional) needs. The definitions are thorough and extremely well written. The dictionary itself is organized perfectly. Everything about this dictionary is great--inside and out! A must-buy for any biology student, teacher or anyone else who is interested in the subject.

I think this is a very good college biology reference

This is a very good reference for college biology because it helped to clarify certain terms. It also is a valuable study tool. I also really liked The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations Vol 1 isbn:1933023007 Vol 2 isbn:1933023015 Vol 3 isbn:1933023023 These three study guides had great questions to guide me through what to expect on my undergraduate biology exams. A Dictionary of Biology is helpful in clearing up some harder concepts in biology texts.

Great if you are doing A levels!

I needed help on terms in both my PE and Biology a levels so I got this. This dictionary gives easy to understand definitions. It comes with cross referencing and a couple of diagrams. It has extra tables and classifications in the back and goes beyond the A level stuff aswell. Worth every penny.