
Order And Disorder: Science Essentials For The Non-scientist
Science Essentials for the Non-Scientist
Myron Kaufman(Author)
Imperial College Press
Published on 11. February 2011
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-1-84816-574-8 (ISBN)
Description
Order and Disorder is a non-mathematical introduction to the most important ideas in science for university students not majoring in a scientific area. The objective is to prepare non-science students for making both life and political decisions involving science and helping them to understand the advances in sciences as covered and reported in the mass media. The book is highly comprehensive in physics and chemistry, and provides 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 the never-ending drive towards disorganization. The book also lends an insight into some considerations of the philosophy of science, as well as the applications of science to health and a variety of other professions. The reading experience is enhanced by the provision of illuminating examples, supplementary reading and a summary of each chapter. New terminologies, that appear here for the first time, 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Suitable for undergraduates and college students of all levels who are non-science majors; educated members of the general public who are interested in improving their scientific background.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
815 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84816-574-8 (9781848165748)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Introduction; Order; Particles; Forces; Waves; Energy; Particle-Waves; New Physics; Atoms; Elements; Compounds; Organic Compounds; Entropy; Equilibrium and Steady-State; Life; Components of Life; Molecules of Life; Information for Life; Our Bodies; The Nervous System; The Earth; Ecology and Evolution; Astronomy and Cosmology.