Includes extensive references. An important four-volume encyclopedia which covers microbiology and microbiological research in applied fields such as agriculture, technology, environmental studies, public health, and medicine. Each article contains an outline, introductory glossary, and key bibliography. This five-volume set contains articles examining ethical and legal issues in the life sciences and health care. The articles explore bioethical topics from historical and contemporary perspectives as well as from ethical, legal, religious, and medical viewpoints.
Most articles have extensive bibliographies and cross-references.
There are also a number of more specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias in the field of biology. Also lists information on zoological societies, conservation organization's and government agencies. The essential guide for those considering graduate studies in Biology. A392 Three volume reference containing basic biological information in tabular form. Covers all fields in biology, and provides mainly quantitative data such as properties of carbohydrates.