Knowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to cultural literacy. But most books on science are often too obscure or too specialized to do the general reader much good.
Science Matters is a rare exception-a science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook for introductory courses in high school and college, and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers uncomfortable with scientific jargon and complicated mathematics. And now, revised and expanded for the first time in nearly two decades, it is up-to-date, so that readers can enjoy Hazen and Trefil's refreshingly accessible explanations of the most recent developments in science, from particle physics to biotechnology.
Publishers WeeklyThese 18 lucid essays on chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy and biology help readers comprehend today's science news. ``Hazen and Trefil . . . demystify many advanced topics with succinct, if often reductive analogies: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle becomes a car wreck in a dark tunnel, for example,'' said PW. Illustrated. (Jan.)
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Publisher : Anchor
Author : Hazen, Robert M.,Trefil, James
Language : English
Edition : Revised
Published :2009-06-02
Number Of Pages : 384
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0307454584
ISBN-13 : 9780307454584
Item weight : 0.79 lb
Dimensions : 0.87 in x 5.12 in x 7.95 in
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