Publisher's Synopsis
This dictionary of science is designed to be of interest to the non-specialist as well as for the scientist and science student. Compiled by a team of consultant editors, this book covers topics from astronomy to zoology, explaining and illustrating the basic terms in language that does not assume formal scientific training.;Complementing the text are a unique set of feature articles compiled by experts in their field, posing answers to such questions as - how many fundamental particles remain to be discovered, is a cure for AIDS in sight and is it worth preserving endangered species?
