Oxford Dictionary of Science

This is the seventh edition of this dictionary with over 9,500 entries on all aspects of science, 200 diagrams and a number of special features including chronologies of many different fields. The entries are short and concise, enabling readers to grasp the essence of the term. Entries are cross-referenced and some include web links. The biographies of individual scientists are probably the most contentious area, and I was surprised to see a reference to Sir Andrew Huxley but none to Sir Julian Huxley or TH Huxley. An extremely useful volume to have at hand.