Dictionary of Science - Lafferty, Peter & Julian Rowe (edited by)
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What is chaos theory?
What happens when a star dies?
How does a catalytic converter work?
Why do continents drift?
How do viruses reproduce?
All these questions, and thousands more, are answered in this authoritative and accessible new science dictionary. In a single volume 'The Dictionary of science' ranges from antiboedies to antimatter, from meiosis to microwaves, and from geothermal energy to genetic fingerprinting, with each topic clearly explained and placed in its context.
Here are the essential facts and figures of modern science - for the student and general reader alike.
'The Dictionary of science' explains and illustrates each term without assuming that the reader has technical expertise or specialist knowledge.
What happens when a star dies?
How does a catalytic converter work?
Why do continents drift?
How do viruses reproduce?
All these questions, and thousands more, are answered in this authoritative and accessible new science dictionary. In a single volume 'The Dictionary of science' ranges from antiboedies to antimatter, from meiosis to microwaves, and from geothermal energy to genetic fingerprinting, with each topic clearly explained and placed in its context.
Here are the essential facts and figures of modern science - for the student and general reader alike.
'The Dictionary of science' explains and illustrates each term without assuming that the reader has technical expertise or specialist knowledge.
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1994Uitgever: London, Brockhampton Press678 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 1860195016ISBN-13: 9781860195013Koop dit boek tweedehands
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[Auteur: Lafferty, Peter & Julian Rowe (edited by)] [Pagina's: 678] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: London, Brockhampton Press] [Jaar: 1994] [Titel: Dictionary of Science]
