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Cassell Dict. of Science

Cassell Dict. of Science

by Gillian Waites (Author), Percy Harrison (Author)

  • Used

    Hardcover 1997

    $3.25

  • Used

    Paperback 1999

    $4.67
Synopsis

Encompassing core areas of scientific study - physics, chemistry and biology - this work explains key concepts with both articles and short definitions. With over 500 entries it is aimed at school and university students and the general reader keen on having a clearer grasp on the scientific world.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 512
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 27 Nov 1997
ISBN 10: 0304344834
ISBN 13: 9780304344833

Author Bio
Percy Harrison (MA, D.Phil.) studied Physics at Oxford University and was awarded the Scott Prize. He has undertaken research in elementary particle physics, writing several papers. He has worked as a teacher and an A level examiner. He is currently Head of Science at Aden College. Other interests include astronomy, electronics and light aviation Gillian Waites holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Cellular Pathology and a Ph.D. in Reproductive Biochemistry, both from the University of Bristol. She has been employed as a Research Associate at the AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research at Babraham, Cambridge and has also worked at the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Biochemistry at the University of Leicester. She now lives in Rugby with her husband and two daughters.