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The five biggest unsolved problems in science
With cartoon commentary by Sidney Harris
Arthur W. Wiggins, Charles M. Wynn
Résumé
An in-depth look at the most intriguing puzzles in science today
In this illuminating book, professors Arthur Wiggins and Charles Wynn explore what they believe are the five biggest science problems:
- Physics: Why do some particles have mass, while others have none?
- Chemistry: By what series of chemical reactions did atoms form the first living things?
- Biology: What is the complete structure and function of the proteome?
- Geology: Is accurate, long-range weather forecasting possible?
- Astronomy: Why is the universe expanding faster and faster?
Wiggins and Wynn carefully explain each of these problems, then discuss the theories that address them. Some of the many topics covered include string theory, the human genome, chaos theory, and protein folding.
Featuring humorous illustrations from renowned science cartoonist Sidney Harris, this book invites you to explore the events that led to these problems and the cutting-edge efforts being made to solve them. The authors also provide Idea Folders, which contain additional details about the unsolved problems, and Resources for Digging Deeper, such as books, periodicals, and Web sites.
Contents
- Science in Perspective
- Physics: Why Do Some Particles Have Mass while Others Have None?
- Chemistry: By What Series of Chemical Reactions Did Atoms Form the First Living Things?
- Biology: What Is the Complete Structure and Function of the Proteome?
- Geology: Is Accurate Long-range Weather Forecasting Possible?
- Astronomy: Why Is the Universe Expanding Faster and Faster?
- Problem Folders
- Idea Folders
- Resources for Digging Deeper
- Photo Credits
- Index
L'auteur - Arthur W. Wiggins
ARTHUR W. WIGGINS is a professor of physics at Oakland Community College in Michigan.
L'auteur - Charles M. Wynn
CHARLES M. WYNN is a professor of chemistry at Eastern Connecticut State University. Each has received several "Best Teacher" awards, and they have written science books and journal articles. The two coauthored The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, also available from Wiley, which has been translated into seven languages.
Caractéristiques techniques
PAPIER | |
Éditeur(s) | Wiley |
Auteur(s) | Arthur W. Wiggins, Charles M. Wynn |
Parution | 17/10/2003 |
Nb. de pages | 240 |
Format | 15 x 23 |
Couverture | Broché |
Poids | 325g |
Intérieur | Noir et Blanc |
EAN13 | 9780471268086 |
ISBN13 | 978-0-471-26808-6 |
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