365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs and Discoveries (Wiley Popular Science) - Softcover

McGrayne, Sharon Bertsch

 
9780471577126: 365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs and Discoveries (Wiley Popular Science)

Inhaltsangabe

This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible literature and the other in readily available scientific journals.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Reseña del editor

This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible literature and the other in readily available scientific journals.

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.