Contributions

  • Trefil, James S., 1938- - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Anchor Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC500
  • LCCQ162 .H36 2009
  • LCCQ162.H36 2009

Description

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.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Subjects

Genres

  • Popular works

Other Editions

  • Science matters: achieving scientific literacyAnchor Books2009-01-01

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