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The Young Oxford Encyclopedia of Science

Richard Dawkins

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The leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Major updates include:
- The advent of SARS
- Extended coverage of cloning
- Extended coverage of GM food
- Extended coverage of digital cameras

Other updates include:
- Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; disappearance of element 118
- Wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences
- Science at the cutting edge
- Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, nanotechnology...
- Over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
- Unrivalled authority ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of The Selfish Gene.

The encyclopedia has a dedicated website , which includes hundreds of recommended links, downloadable artworks from the book, and a challenging quiz.

Language: English

Pages: 447

Release: January 01, 2001

ISBN 13: 9780199107117

The Young Oxford Encyclopedia of Science

Richard Dawkins

0/5 ( ratings)

The leading science encyclopedia explaining the achievements and progress of science, now fully revised and updated. Major updates include:
- The advent of SARS
- Extended coverage of cloning
- Extended coverage of GM food
- Extended coverage of digital cameras

Other updates include:
- Jupiter's moons reach 50; crash of space shuttle Columbia; disappearance of element 118
- Wide-ranging coverage encompassing the physical, chemical and biological sciences
- Science at the cutting edge
- Human Genome Project, BSE, evolving robots, global warming, laser-guided missiles, nanotechnology...
- Over 1300 illustrations: carefully selected full-colour photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
- Unrivalled authority ensured by expert team headed by Richard Dawkins, world-famous author of The Selfish Gene.

The encyclopedia has a dedicated website , which includes hundreds of recommended links, downloadable artworks from the book, and a challenging quiz.

Language: English

Pages: 447

Release: January 01, 2001

ISBN 13: 9780199107117

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