Author(s): Sidney Harris,Arthur W. Wiggins,Charles M. Wynn
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 208
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Language: English
Date Published: 1997-01-10
Dimensions: 152.4 x 226.06 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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This book offers an engaging antidote to any case of scientific illiteracy. In easy-to-understand terms, it introduces novices to the basics of current theory by exploring the five major scientific disciplines and the fundamental theory behind each. For physics, it's the model of the atom. For chemistry, the periodic law. For astronomy, the big bang. For earth science, plate tectonics. And for biology, evolution. After explaining the basics, the authors give a simple overview of how these theories relate to each other to convey a complete picture of today's world. Includes a chapter on risk/benefit analysis with examples of how scientific ideas and methods are use in real life. The basics of the five major scientific disciplines