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Why Science?
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Why Science? Paperback - 2008

by Trefil, James

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With conviction and clarity, a prize-winning scientist and bestselling author explains why every U.S. citizen needs to be scientifically literate. He describes exactly what these principles are, from recognizing that the surface of the earth is constantly in flux to grasping the basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Trefil not only explains these concepts but also shows why they are worth knowing.

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Details

  • Title Why Science?
  • Author Trefil, James
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: first
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Teachers College Press, New York
  • Date 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 954066-6
  • ISBN 9780807748305 / 0807748307
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 6.34 x 0.59 in (22.61 x 16.10 x 1.50 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Science - Study and teaching
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007018130
  • Dewey Decimal Code 507.1

From the publisher

Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-201) and index

Media reviews

Citations

  • Scitech Book News, 03/01/2008, Page 15

About the author

James Trefil is the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. His books include The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, 1001 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Science, and Are We Unique? A Scientist Explores the Human Mind.