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.
General
| Imprint: |
Imperial College Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2011 |
| First published: |
2011 |
| Authors: |
Myron Kaufman
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
464 |
| Edition: |
annotated edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-84816-574-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Science: general issues >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-84816-574-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781848165748 |
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