The five biggest unsolved problems in science

With cartoon commentary by Sidney Harris

Arthur W. Wiggins, Charles M. Wynn

240 pages, parution le 17/10/2003

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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.

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