Science - General & Miscellaneous, Science - General & Miscellaneous, Foreign Language Study Aids & Dictionaries
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Overview
This Third Edition has been extensively revised to give an extremely broad coverage of science terminology. Presents a collection of typical examples from technical and scientific sources using words that make up the combinations common to a number of branches in these areas. New entries include terminology in laser and space technology, computer science, automation, ecology, combustion, explosives, health care, biotechnology and much more.Editorials
Booknews
**** The first edition (1967) is cited in Sheehy, the second (1984) in BCL3. Not a dictionary of terms or idioms, but a collection of typical examples from scientific and technical sources, providing idiomatic word combinations and expressions. The third edition has been extensively revised, being almost twice as long as the second. New entries include terminology in computer science, laser technology, space technology, combustion, explosives, automation, ecology, health care, and biotechnology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
April 18, 1984
Publisher
Chichester [West Sussex] ; Wiley, c1984.
Pages
554
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780471902188