Description |
293 p. ; 24 cm. |
Summary |
Presents a comprehensive guide to the study of physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy by Pulitzer Prize winner, Natalie Angier, that covers a number of issues including stem cell research, global warming, and the bird flu epidemic. |
Note |
;Introduction -- Thinking scientifically -- Probabilities -- Playing with scales -- Physics -- Chemistry -- Evolutionary biology -- Molecular biology -- Geology -- Astronomy. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-279) and index. |
Subject |
Science -- Popular works.
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ISBN |
9780618242955 |
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0618242953 |
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