Headline News, Science Views - Softcover

Jarmul, David

 
9780309048347: Headline News, Science Views
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0309048346 ISBN 13: 9780309048347
Verlag: Natl Academy Pr, 1993

Inhaltsangabe

Collects 75 short articles originally distributed by the National Academy Op-Ed Service, which provides newspapers with timely articles by scientific and technical experts. A sampling of topics: climate change, childhood vaccines, indoor radon, globalization of technology, safety of seafood, weight control, a high-tech cure for traffic jams. With one exception, articles lack bibliographies. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Reseña del editor

Why all the talk about biodiversity? Is malaria really making a comeback? Just what are computer viruses? Many Americans are confused about these and other issues involving science, technology, and health care. But they lack the time or technical background to read scientific reports. Headline News, Science Views II provides short, readable answers directly from the experts. Leading scientists, engineers, and others discuss today's issues in language that is understandable and compelling--without jargon. This engaging book "can be warmly recommended to card-carrying scientists and laypeople alike," New Scientist wrote about the first edition of Headline News, Science Views. "Try the opening items and say goodbye to your next couple of hours." Now, in a completely new edition packed with 75 engaging articles, Headline News, Science Views II probes further into scientific issues behind today's headlines, issues like highway safety, global warming, industrial competitiveness, and women's health. Experts on these and other topics discuss where the problems lie and how to fix them. The essays originally were distributed by the National Academy Op-Ed Service and published in more than 250 newspapers. Many are tied to studies of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council. Together, they make ground-breaking scientific achievement accessible, fascinating--and fun.

Biografía del autor

David Jarmul, Editor; National Research Council

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Verlag
Natl Academy Pr
Erscheinungsdatum
1993
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0309048346
ISBN 13 
9780309048347
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
256
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