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"Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either in high school or in college. The new edition features more than 4,300 entries, including hundreds of new terms. The Dictionary covers all aspects of chemistry -- from physical chemistry to biochemistry -- including topics such as metallurgy, materials science, forensic science, and geology. There are also biographical...
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Accessible and authoritative, this dictionary covers all aspects of ecology, from plant and animal physiology and environmental conservation to geomorphology and oceanography. Fully revised and updated, it is essential for students of ecology and related disciplines, as well as professionals working within the field.
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Over 6,000 copies-many of them new-including in-depth coverage of topics such as evolution,...
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"This brand new dictionary is an indispensable A-Z guide to all aspects of sports studies, covering the social, political, economic, and cultural theory of sport, as well as sports and games. An essential reference work for students of sports studies, leisure and recreation, and sports science, and anyone with an interest in sport."--Jacket.
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This volume covers all aspects of film studies, including critical terms, concepts, movements, national and international cinemas, film history, genres, practices, and key technical terms and concepts. It is an ideal reference for students and teachers of film studies and anyone with an interest in film studies and criticism.
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This new dictionary provides over 1,500 A-Z definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organisations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, this is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available. It also provides extended entries on specialisms such as children...
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"A Dictionary of Journalism is an accessible and authoritative quick reference dictionary. It covers over 1,400 wide-ranging entries on the terms that are likely to be encountered by students of the subject, and aims to offer a broad, accessible point of reference on an ever-topical and constantly-changing field that affects everyone's knowledge and perception of the world. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of the subject, it covers terminology...