Author Description
Fully Revised And Updated, The Seventh Edition Of This Popular Dictionary Is The Ideal Reference Resource For Students Of Chemistry, Either At School Or At University. With Over 5000 Entries—over 175 New To This Edition—it Covers All Aspects Of Chemistry, From Physical Chemistry To Biochemistry. The Seventh Edition Boasts Broader Coverage In Areas Such As Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Polymer Chemistry, Nanotechnology And Graphene, And Absolute Configuration, Increasing The Dictionary's Appeal To Students In These Fields. New Diagrams Have Been Added And Existing Diagrams Updated To Illustrate Topics That Would Benefit From A Visual Aid. There Are Also Biographical Entries On Key Figures, Featured Entries On Major Topics Such As Polymers And Crystal Defects, And A Chronology Charting The Main Discoveries In Atomic Theory, Biochemistry, Explosives, And Plastics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference tool designed to provide precise definitions and contextual information for students and professionals navigating the field of chemistry. The authors, Jonathan Law and Richard Rennie, compile a vast array of terminology spanning foundational principles to specialized modern applications. By integrating biographical data, chronological charts, and updated technical diagrams, the text provides a structured framework for understanding chemical concepts at both secondary and tertiary educational levels.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 5000 entries covering physical chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry
- Specialized terminology for nanotechnology, graphene, and polymer chemistry
- Biographical entries on significant figures in chemical history
- Visual aids and diagrams for complex molecular and structural topics
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive experimental protocols or laboratory manuals
- It is intended as a reference dictionary rather than a primary textbook for advanced theoretical research
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for students requiring quick, accurate definitions across diverse chemical disciplines. Readers often note the clarity of the updated diagrams and the utility of the expanded entries in contemporary fields like nuclear magnetic resonance.
Page Count:
640
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191059439
ISBN-13:
9780191059438
Science
Education
Chemistry
Reference
Academic