ISBN: 9781439836514

Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us. … Mehr…

Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us. — The Need for Precise Terminology, Austin (1957, 7–8) It follows that, for effective and efficient communication, people should have, or at least understand, the same precise terminology. Such terminology is crucial for the advancement of basic, theoretical, and applied science, yet too often there is ambiguity between scientific and common definitions and even discrepancies in the scientific literature. Providing a common ground and platform for precise scientific communication in animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and related branches of biology, Animal Behavior Desk Reference, A Dictionary of Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition contains more than 800 new terms and definitions, 48 new figures, and thousands of additions and improvements. Using a dictionary format to present definitions in a standard, easily accessible manner, the book’s main body emphasizes conceptual terms, rather than anatomical parts or taxonomic terms, and focuses on nouns, rather than verbs or adjectives. Term hierarchies are handled with bulleted entries and terms with multiple definitions are included as superscripted entries. All sources are cited and most are paraphrased to conform to uniform style and length. The dictionary also includes nontechnical and obsolete terms, synonyms, pronunciations, and notes and comments, as well as etymologies, term originators, and related facts. Appendices address organism names, organizations, and databases. Devoted to the precise and correct use of scientific language, this third edition of a bestselling standard enables students and scientists alike to communicate their findings and promote the efficient advancement of science. New Textbooks>Hardcover>Nature & Wildlife>Nature & Wildlife Writing>Nature & Wildlife Writing, Taylor & Francis Core >2 >T<

2011, ISBN: 9781439836514

A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition, Buch, Hardcover, 3rd New edition, "Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should kno… Mehr…

A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition, Buch, Hardcover, 3rd New edition, "Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us." -- The Need for Precise Terminology, Austin (1957, 7-8) It follows that, for effective and efficient communication, people should have, or at least understand, the same precise terminology. Such terminology is crucial for the advancement of basic, theoretical, and applied science, yet too often there is ambiguity between scientific and common definitions and even discrepancies in the scientific literature. Providing a common ground and platform for precise scientific communication in animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and related branches of biology, Animal Behavior Desk Reference, A Dictionary of Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition contains more than 800 new terms and definitions, 48 new figures, and thousands of additions and improvements. Using a dictionary format to present definitions in a standard, easily accessible manner, the book's main body emphasizes conceptual terms, rather than anatomical parts or taxonomic terms, and focuses on nouns, rather than verbs or adjectives. Term hierarchies are handled with bulleted entries and terms with multiple definitions are included as superscripted entries. All sources are cited and most are paraphrased to conform to uniform style and length. The dictionary also includes nontechnical and obsolete terms, synonyms, pronunciations, and notes and comments, as well as etymologies, term originators, and related facts. Appendices address organism names, organizations, and databases. Devoted to the precise and correct use of scientific language, this third edition of a bestselling standard enables students and scientists alike to communicate their findings and promote the efficient advancement of science. [PU: Crc Press Inc], Crc Press Inc, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9781439836514

Taylor & Francis Inc, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 3 New edition, 800 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 4.75 kg, Industrie, Branchen & Berufe, Business & Karri… Mehr…

Taylor & Francis Inc, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 3 New edition, 800 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 4.75 kg, Industrie, Branchen & Berufe, Business & Karriere, Kategorien, Bücher, Umweltwissenschaft, Naturwissenschaft & Mathematik, Fachbücher, Natur, Technik & EDV, Lexika, Hand- & Jahrbücher, Schule & Lernen, Tiere & Pflanzen, Umwelt & Ökologie, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Ökologie Allgemein, Haustiere, Bestimmungsbücher, Biologie, Biowissenschaften, Evolution, Zoologie, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, Format: Illustriert, Taylor & Francis Inc, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9781439836514

Taylor & Francis Inc, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 3 New edition, 800 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 4.75 kg, Industrie, Branchen & Berufe, Business & Karri… Mehr…

Taylor & Francis Inc, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: 3 New edition, 800 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 4.75 kg, Industrie, Branchen & Berufe, Business & Karriere, Kategorien, Bücher, Umweltwissenschaft, Naturwissenschaft & Mathematik, Fachbücher, Natur, Technik & EDV, Lexika, Hand- & Jahrbücher, Schule & Lernen, Tiere & Pflanzen, Umwelt & Ökologie, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Ökologie Allgemein, Haustiere, Bestimmungsbücher, Biologie, Biowissenschaften, Evolution, Zoologie, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, Format: Illustriert, Taylor & Francis Inc, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9781439836514

A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition, Buch, Hardcover, 3rd edition, [PU: Crc Press Inc], Crc Press Inc, 2011