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The Penguin Dictionary of Biology
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Penguin Dictionary of Biology
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Hickman
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By (author) Michael Thain
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Compiled by C. J. Hickman
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Compiled by Michael Abercrombie
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Compiled by N. I. Johnson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:768 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Biology, life sciences |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141013961
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| Classifications | Dewey:570.3 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
26 August 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The eleventh edition of the Penguin Dictionary of Biology has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field. An essential tool for A/ AS Level students, undergraduates and students of related disciplines, this dictionary offers clear explanations of biological concepts and processes, and the broadest coverage of the subject, from ecology to immunology and cytology. This will be an indispensable reference aid for would-be biologists and professionals alike.
Author Biography
Michael Thain has taught biology at Harrow since 1969. He is a fellow of the Institute of Biology and a council member of the London Natural History Society. Michael Hickman has been Professor of Botany at the University of Alberta, Canada, since 1981. He lives in Edmonton.
ReviewsA marvelous compendium: accurate, clear and complete. (Matt Ridley, author of Genome)"
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