Author Description
This new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular expansion to the areas of research design and plant and animal development. Over 120 new entries include de-extinction, ecological footprint, rewilding, and Zika virus, now totalling over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries. Numerous appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, SI units, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on anatomical terms. With new diagrams and updated web links, this remains the market-leading dictionary for students of biology, both at sixth form college and university level.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive, authoritative reference tool designed to define and clarify terminology across the biological sciences. Robert S. Hine, an experienced editor in scientific reference, compiles this eighth edition to provide students and researchers with precise definitions reflecting current advancements in biophysics, biochemistry, and developmental biology. The text functions as a foundational resource for academic study, ensuring that complex scientific concepts remain accessible through rigorous lexicographical standards.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 5,600 entries covering biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.
- Appendices detailing animal and plant kingdom classifications, SI units, and anatomical terminology.
- Updated entries on contemporary topics such as rewilding, ecological footprints, and emerging viral research.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive, textbook-length explanations for every biological process.
- It excludes highly specialized or niche sub-disciplines that fall outside the standard undergraduate curriculum.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators consistently identify this volume as a primary reference for students at the sixth form and university levels. Readers frequently note the clarity of the definitions and the utility of the supplementary appendices for academic research.
Page Count:
2047
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
ISBN-10:
019255462X
ISBN-13:
9780192554628
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