The Sciences
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The Sciences by James S Trefil
Over 100,000 readers have relied on Tefil to gain a better understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology. The book focuses on the great ideas in each field while showing readers how core scientific principles connect to their daily lives. The sixth edition emphasizes important themes and relationships, along with new real world connections. Scientific American has been added to the book along with completely updated examples. The presentation also employs a more visual approach that includes new illustrations and visuals. In addition, new problems help readers answer the big questions in science.Over 100,000 readers have relied on Tefil to gain a better understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology. The book focuses on the great ideas in each field while showing readers how core scientific principles connect to their daily lives. The sixth edition emphasizes important themes and relationships, along with new real world connections. Scientific American has been added to the book along with completely updated examples. The presentation also employs a more visual approach that includes new illustrations and visuals. In addition, new problems help readers answer the big questions in science.
Robert M. Hazen is a senior scientist at the Carnegie Institution's Geophysical Laboratory and the Clarence Robinson professor of earth science at George Mason University. He lives in Glen Echo, Maryland, and is the author of various books, including the bestselling Science Matters.
SKU | Unavailable |
ISBN 13 | 9780470603482 |
ISBN 10 | 0470603488 |
Title | The Sciences |
Author | James S Trefil |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Hardback |
Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
Year published | 2009-11-30 |
Number of pages | 640 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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