Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe Hardcover - 2003
by James Trefil
Today science literacy - knowing how the world works, from the microscopic level to the farthest reaches of space - is more important than ever, but finding all the essential information in one place can be a daunting task. Enter The Nature of Science, the ultimate science handbook for the home, explaining in everyday terms the two hundred overarching laws, principles, and mechanisms that make sense of the physical world.
Cloning; black holes; Fermat's last theorem; genetic drift; the inflationary universe; Newton's laws of motion; string theories. With lively writing and whimsical analogies, science popularizer James Trefil leads a remarkable A-Z tour through the discovery, significance, and workings of the universe's major laws. Here are some two hundred essays on grand theories, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Mendel's laws of genetics, and on more familiar phenomena, such as how airplanes fly and how polarized sunglasses work. Abundant cross-references make it easy to follow a law's connections across different fields, revealing a web of unifying theories that span the smallest cell and the largest galaxy. Timelines in each essay further spell out the evolution of each law, while biographical sidebars on scientists showcase the often quirky tales of discovery - the human stories behind nature's laws.
From atomic theory to Zeno's paradox, The Nature of Science makes understanding science a pleasure. For those who are familiar with the Big Bang (but maybe not the Big Crunch or the Big Splash), this book is essential reading - a key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
Cloning; black holes; Fermat's last theorem; genetic drift; the inflationary universe; Newton's laws of motion; string theories. With lively writing and whimsical analogies, science popularizer James Trefil leads a remarkable A-Z tour through the discovery, significance, and workings of the universe's major laws. Here are some two hundred essays on grand theories, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Mendel's laws of genetics, and on more familiar phenomena, such as how airplanes fly and how polarized sunglasses work. Abundant cross-references make it easy to follow a law's connections across different fields, revealing a web of unifying theories that span the smallest cell and the largest galaxy. Timelines in each essay further spell out the evolution of each law, while biographical sidebars on scientists showcase the often quirky tales of discovery - the human stories behind nature's laws.
From atomic theory to Zeno's paradox, The Nature of Science makes understanding science a pleasure. For those who are familiar with the Big Bang (but maybe not the Big Crunch or the Big Splash), this book is essential reading - a key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
Summary
Today science literacy - knowing how the world works, from the microscopic level to the farthest reaches of space - is more important than ever, but finding all the essential information in one place can be a daunting task. Enter The Nature of Science, the ultimate science handbook for the home, explaining in everyday terms the two hundred overarching laws, principles, and mechanisms that make sense of the physical world.
Cloning; black holes; Fermat's last theorem; genetic drift; the inflationary universe; Newton's laws of motion; string theories. With lively writing and whimsical analogies, science popularizer James Trefil leads a remarkable A-Z tour through the discovery, significance, and workings of the universe's major laws. Here are some two hundred essays on grand theories, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Mendel's laws of genetics, and on more familiar phenomena, such as how airplanes fly and how polarized sunglasses work. Abundant cross-references make it easy to follow a law's connections across different fields, revealing a web of unifying theories that span the smallest cell and the largest galaxy. Timelines in each essay further spell out the evolution of each law, while biographical sidebars on scientists showcase the often quirky tales of discovery - the human stories behind nature's laws.
From atomic theory to Zeno's paradox, The Nature of Science makes understanding science a pleasure. For those who are familiar with the Big Bang (but maybe not the Big Crunch or the Big Splash), this book is essential reading - a key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
Cloning; black holes; Fermat's last theorem; genetic drift; the inflationary universe; Newton's laws of motion; string theories. With lively writing and whimsical analogies, science popularizer James Trefil leads a remarkable A-Z tour through the discovery, significance, and workings of the universe's major laws. Here are some two hundred essays on grand theories, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Mendel's laws of genetics, and on more familiar phenomena, such as how airplanes fly and how polarized sunglasses work. Abundant cross-references make it easy to follow a law's connections across different fields, revealing a web of unifying theories that span the smallest cell and the largest galaxy. Timelines in each essay further spell out the evolution of each law, while biographical sidebars on scientists showcase the often quirky tales of discovery - the human stories behind nature's laws.
From atomic theory to Zeno's paradox, The Nature of Science makes understanding science a pleasure. For those who are familiar with the Big Bang (but maybe not the Big Crunch or the Big Splash), this book is essential reading - a key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
First line
Galileo Galilei is one of those people who are famous for the wrong reason.
Details
- Title The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
- Author James Trefil
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 464
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
- Date April 14, 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780618319381 / 0618319387
- Weight 1.11 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.69 x 1.37 in (22.86 x 16.99 x 3.48 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Science, Physical laws
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002027364
- Dewey Decimal Code 503
More Copies for Sale
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science : An a-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by Trefil, James
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
$5.00FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$5.00
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science : An a-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by Trefil, James
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
$6.81FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by Trefil, James
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$6.91FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Mariner Books, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Nature of Science : An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by James Trefil
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$6.91FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Nature of Science : An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by James Trefil
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$6.91FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.91
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature Of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by Trefil Physics Pr, James
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
$7.72$3.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Mariner Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
Item Price
$7.72
$3.99
shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by James Trefil Physics Professor
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.98FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003-04-14. Hardcover. Good.
Item Price
$8.98
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by James Trefil Physics Professor
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Like New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Lees Summit, Missouri, United States
- Item Price
-
$12.99$3.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003-04-14. Hardcover. Like New. Hardcover. Dust jacket in very good condition with normal shelf and use wear. Tight binding. Clean unmarked text. No highlighting or pen/pencil marking. We ship daily.
Item Price
$12.99
$3.99
shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by James Trefil Physics Professor
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Edition
- None
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$22.07FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003-04-14. None. Hardcover. Used:Good.
Item Price
$22.07
FREE shipping to USA
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
by Trefil Physics Professor, James
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780618319381
- ISBN 10
- 0618319387
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
San Diego, California, United States
- Item Price
-
$62.91$5.45 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Mariner Books, 2003-04-14. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Item Price
$62.91
$5.45
shipping to USA