Order and Disorder: Science Essentials for the Non-Scientist - Couverture rigide

Kaufman, Myron

 
9781848165748: Order and Disorder: Science Essentials for the Non-Scientist
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1848165749 ISBN 13 : 9781848165748
Editeur : Imperial College Press, 2011

Synopsis

"Order and Disorder" is a non-mathematical introduction to the most important ideas in sciences for university students not majoring in a scientific area. The objective is to prepare non-science students to make life and political decisions involving science and to understand the advances in sciences as covered and reported in the mass media. The book is significantly comprehensive in physics and chemistry, providing the essential background to discuss and gain a better appreciation of selected topics in biological and neurological sciences, as well as astronomy and geology. The topics are integrated with the recurring theme of order and disorder - the organization achieved in the face of its never-ending drive towards disorganization. The book also lends an insight into some considerations in the philosophy of science, as well as the applications of science to health and to a variety of professions. Reading experience is enhanced by the provisions of illuminating examples, supplementary readings and a summary for each chapter. New terminologies, that appear for the first time in the content, are set off in bold italics and annotated in the glossary. Where basic principles are introduced and explained, these are highlighted prominently in bold for ease of reference. Stimulating discussion questions are presented at the end of each chapter, giving readers some food for thought.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

"Order and Disorder" is a non-mathematical introduction to the most important ideas in sciences for university students not majoring in a scientific area. The objective is to prepare non-science students to make life and political decisions involving science and to understand the advances in sciences as covered and reported in the mass media. The book is significantly comprehensive in physics and chemistry, providing the essential background to discuss and gain a better appreciation of selected topics in biological and neurological sciences, as well as astronomy and geology. The topics are integrated with the recurring theme of order and disorder - the organization achieved in the face of its never-ending drive towards disorganization. The book also lends an insight into some considerations in the philosophy of science, as well as the applications of science to health and to a variety of professions. Reading experience is enhanced by the provisions of illuminating examples, supplementary readings and a summary for each chapter. New terminologies, that appear for the first time in the content, are set off in bold italics and annotated in the glossary. Where basic principles are introduced and explained, these are highlighted prominently in bold for ease of reference. Stimulating discussion questions are presented at the end of each chapter, giving readers some food for thought.

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Éditeur
Imperial College Press
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1848165749
ISBN 13 
9781848165748
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
462
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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