The young Oxford encyclopedia of science / edited by Professor Richard Dawkins and Robin Kerrod

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TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.Description: 448 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, color portraits ; 29 cmISBN:

9780199107117

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Q 121 .O94 2003

Contents:

Finding your way around -- A-Z articles: Acids and alkalis to X-rays -- Glossary -- General index. -- Acknowledgements.

Summary: "This text is the leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Its major updates include: the advent of SARS; extended coverage of cloning; extended coverage of GM food; and extended coverage of digital cameras. Other updates include: Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; and the disappearance of element 118. This text provides a wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences. It also highlights science at the cutting edge - Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, and nanotechnology...It contains over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commisioned drawings and diagrams. Its unrivalled authority is ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of "The Selfish Gene"."-- Amazon.

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Includes index.

Finding your way around -- A-Z articles: Acids and alkalis to X-rays -- Glossary -- General index. -- Acknowledgements.

"This text is the leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Its major updates include: the advent of SARS; extended coverage of cloning; extended coverage of GM food; and extended coverage of digital cameras. Other updates include: Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; and the disappearance of element 118. This text provides a wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences. It also highlights science at the cutting edge - Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, and nanotechnology...It contains over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commisioned drawings and diagrams. Its unrivalled authority is ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of "The Selfish Gene"."-- Amazon.

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