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- Binding
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 0198614438
- Subject Area
- Référence, Science
- Publication Name
- Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Subject
- Quotations, Référence
- Publication Year
- 2006
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- Oxford Quick Référence Ser.
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- Not Available
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Weight
- 17.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 736 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198614438
ISBN-13
9780198614432
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51588423
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
736 Pages
Publication Name
Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Subject
Quotations, Référence
Features
Revised
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence, Science
Series
Oxford Quick Référence Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
LCCN
2006-049352
Reviews
'Review from previous edition The dictionary is a good source material, richly produced in the best Oxford University Press manner.'Nature'marvellous...There are other dictionaries of scientific quotations. But this extraordinay compilation is infinitely richer than a trawl through existing collections nor is it like most dictionaries of quotations, which often deal in sound-bites.'Spectator'Serendipitous is the word for this book stuffed with memorable words.'New Scientist'Bill Bynum and the late Roy Porter's corrective plucks passages from an enormous range of literatures of science, and on science...A real plum pudding.'Lancet 25/06/05'...an exquisite treasury of scientific thought and sensibilities.'Library Journal, July 2005, "Now more than a half-century old,The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations... arrives in a freshly updated sixth edition. The old warhorse sources are still there -- Shakespeare, the Bible, Samuel Johnson and of course Anonymous. They are now joined by George W. Bush (three quotes dealing with terrorism and the 'axis of evil' line), Ari Fleischer and Johnny Cash, among others. A useful book for anyone who writes or has to make speeches."--Houston Chronicle, 'Review from previous edition The dictionary is a good source material, richly produced in the best Oxford University Press manner.'Nature, 'Bill Bynum and the late Roy Porter's corrective plucks passages from anenormous range of literatures of science, and on science...A real plum pudding.'Lancet 25/06/05, "Now more than a half-century old, The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations... arrives in a freshly updated sixth edition. The old warhorse sources are still there -- Shakespeare, the Bible, Samuel Johnson and of course Anonymous. They are now joined by George W. Bush (three quotes dealing with terrorism and the 'axis of evil' line), Ari Fleischer and Johnny Cash, among others. A useful book for anyone who writes or has to make speeches."--Houston Chronicle, 'marvellous...There are other dictionaries of scientific quotations. But this extraordinay compilation is infinitely richer than a trawl through existing collections nor is it like most dictionaries of quotations, which often deal in sound-bites.'Spectator, 'marvellous...There are other dictionaries of scientific quotations. Butthis extraordinay compilation is infinitely richer than a trawl through existingcollections nor is it like most dictionaries of quotations, which often deal insound-bites.'Spectator, 'Bill Bynum and the late Roy Porter's corrective plucks passages from an enormous range of literatures of science, and on science...A real plum pudding.'Lancet 25/06/05, 'Review from previous edition The dictionary is a good source material,richly produced in the best Oxford University Press manner.'Nature
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
503
Edition Description
Revised edition
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
The original words announcing great scientific discoveries, from the first 'Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can all be found in this fascinating addition to the world-famous Oxford Quotations series. An essential reference tool, put together over fifteen years with the assistance of a distinguished team of specialist advisers, it includes full author descriptions, exact sources, and a word-finding index for easy reference. Scholarly but accessible, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists reflect on achievements and failures in their own lives and those of others. For example, you've probably already hear Darwin's own thoughts on natural selection, but how about his assessment of the pros and cons of marriage? From Archimedes to Einstein and beyond, the Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations charts the progress of the great ideas of science. It is an engaging and surprising read for all lovers of science, history, or wit., The original words announcing great scientific discoveries, from the first 'Eureka ' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can all be found in this fascinating addition to the world-famous Oxford Quotations series. An essential reference tool, put together over fifteen years with the assistance of a distinguished team of specialist advisers, it includes full author descriptions, exact sources, and a word-finding index for easy reference. Scholarly but accessible, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists reflect on achievements and failures in their own lives and those of others. For example, you've probably already hear Darwin's own thoughts on natural selection, but how about his assessment of the pros and cons of marriage? From Archimedes to Einstein and beyond, the Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations charts the progress of the great ideas of science. It is an engaging and surprising read for all lovers of science, history, or wit., The original words announcing great scientific discoveries, from the first 'Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can all be found in this fascinating addition to the world-famous 'Oxford Quotations' range. An essential reference tool, put together over 15 years with the assistance of a distinguished team of specialist advisers, it includes full author descriptions, exact sources, and a word-finding index for easy reference. Scholarly but accessible, it alsopresents the human face of science, as scientists reflect on achievements and failures in their own lives and those of others. Darwin not only describes natural selection, but carefully assesses the pros and cons of marriage, while James Clerk Maxwell constructs an electric but poetic Valentine as wellas his 'demon'. From Archimedes to Einstein and beyond, the Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations charts the progress of the great ideas of science. 'Schrödinger's wave-mechanics is not a physical theory but a dodge - and a very good dodge too.' Arthur Eddington 'I have little patience with scientists who take a board of wood, look for its thinnest part and drill a great number of holes where drilling is easy.' Albert Einstein'Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.' Rosalind Franklin'I do not feel obliged to believe that that same God who has endowed us with senses, reason, and intellect has intended to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge which we can attain by them.' Galileo Galilei'I try to identify myself with the atoms...I ask what I would do if I were a carbon atom or a sodium atom.' Linus Pauling, The original words announcing great scientific discoveries, from the first 'Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can all be found in this fascinating addition to the world-famous 'Oxford Quotations' range. An essential reference tool, put together over 15 years with the assistance of a distinguished team of specialist advisers, it includes full author descriptions, exact sources, and a word-finding index for easy reference. Scholarly but accessible, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists reflect on achievements and failures in their own lives and those of others. Darwin not only describes natural selection, but carefully assesses the pros and cons of marriage, while James Clerk Maxwell constructs an electric but poetic Valentine as well as his 'demon'. From Archimedes to Einstein and beyond, the Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations charts the progress of the great ideas of science. 'Schrödinger's wave-mechanics is not a physical theory but a dodge - and a very good dodge too.' Arthur Eddington 'I have little patience with scientists who take a board of wood, look for its thinnest part and drill a great number of holes where drilling is easy.' Albert Einstein'Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.' Rosalind Franklin'I do not feel obliged to believe that that same God who has endowed us with senses, reason, and intellect has intended to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge which we can attain by them.' Galileo Galilei'I try to identify myself with the atoms...I ask what I would do if I were a carbon atom or a sodium atom.' Linus Pauling, The great ideas of science, from the first 'Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can all be found in this fascinating collection. An essential reference tool, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists talk about achievements and failures in their own lives, and in those of others.
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