Science Matters: The Principles of Science Simply Explained
- ISBN-10
- 0304342408
- ISBN-13
- 9780304342402
- Series
- Science Matters
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 294
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Authors
- James S. Trefil, Robert M. Hazen
Description
Explores over 150 scientific topics, ranging from acid rain to x-rays. Intended for general readers.
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