The Sciences: An Integrated ApproachOver 100,000 readers have relied on Trefil to gain a better understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology. The book focuses on the great ideas in each field while showing readers how core scientific principles connect to their daily lives. The sixth edition emphasizes important themes and relationships, along with new real world connections. Scientific American has been added to the book along with completely updated examples. The presentation also employs a more visual approach that includes new illustrations and visuals. In addition, new problems help readers answer the big questions in science. |
Contents
SCIENCE IN THE MAKING | 10 |
TECHNOLOGY | 17 |
Newtons laws of motion and gravity predict | 23 |
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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach Clarence J Robinson Professor of Physics James Trefil,James Trefil,Robert M. Hazen No preview available - 2009 |
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