This dictionary provides scientists, science writers, and all who work in scientific publishing with a clear and concise style guide for the presentation of scientific information. Reflecting widely accepted usage and following the recommendations of such international scientific bodies as IUPAC and IUPAP, the dictionary offers guidance on spelling (UK and US), punctuation, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes, units and quantities, symbols, biological nomenclature, and the spelling of scientists' names. There are over 9 ...
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This dictionary provides scientists, science writers, and all who work in scientific publishing with a clear and concise style guide for the presentation of scientific information. Reflecting widely accepted usage and following the recommendations of such international scientific bodies as IUPAC and IUPAP, the dictionary offers guidance on spelling (UK and US), punctuation, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes, units and quantities, symbols, biological nomenclature, and the spelling of scientists' names. There are over 9,500 entries covering a wide range of scientific subjects including physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, astronomy, mathematics, and computer science. The extensive tables at the end of the dictionary cover the electromagnetic spectrum, graphic and letter symbols in electronics, geological timescales, mathematical symbols, the periodic table of the elements, SI units, and the Greek alphabet. It will ensure up-to-date and consistent style for all scientific material intended for publication.
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Add this copy of The Oxford Dictionary for Scientific Writers and to cart. $13.73, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Clarendon Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
Add this copy of The Oxford Dictionary for Scientific Writers and to cart. $23.11, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Clarendon Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780198539209.
Add this copy of The Oxford Dictionary for Scientific Writers and to cart. $38.12, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
