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9781848165748: ORDER AND DISORDER: Science Essentials for the Non-Scientist
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Editorial: ICP, 2011

Sinopsis

Order and Disorder is a non-mathematical introduction to the most important ideas in sciences for university students not majoring in a scientific area. The objective is to prepare non-science students to make life and political decisions involving science and to understand the advances in sciences as covered and reported in the mass media. The book is significantly comprehensive in physics and chemistry, providing the essential background to discuss and gain a better appreciation of selected topics in biological and neurological sciences, as well as astronomy and geology. The topics are integrated with the recurring theme of order and disorder the organization achieved in the face of its never-ending drive towards disorganization. The book also lends an insight into some considerations in the philosophy of science, as well as the applications of science to health and to a variety of professions. Reading experience is enhanced by the provisions of illuminating examples, supplementary readings and a summary for each chapter. New terminologies, that appear for the first time in the content, are set off in bold italics and annotated in the glossary. Where basic principles are introduced and explained, these are highlighted prominently in bold for ease of reference. Stimulating discussion questions are presented at the end of each chapter, giving readers some food for thought.

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Acerca del autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

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Order and Disorder is a non-mathematical introduction to the most important ideas in sciences for university students not majoring in a scientific area. The objective is to prepare non-science students to make life and political decisions involving science and to understand the advances in sciences as covered and reported in the mass media. The book is significantly comprehensive in physics and chemistry, providing the essential background to discuss and gain a better appreciation of selected topics in biological and neurological sciences, as well as astronomy and geology. The topics are integrated with the recurring theme of order and disorder the organization achieved in the face of its never-ending drive towards disorganization. The book also lends an insight into some considerations in the philosophy of science, as well as the applications of science to health and to a variety of professions. Reading experience is enhanced by the provisions of illuminating examples, supplementary readings and a summary for each chapter. New terminologies, that appear for the first time in the content, are set off in bold italics and annotated in the glossary. Where basic principles are introduced and explained, these are highlighted prominently in bold for ease of reference. Stimulating discussion questions are presented at the end of each chapter, giving readers some food for thought.

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Editorial
ICP
Año de publicación
2011
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1848165749
ISBN 13 
9781848165748
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
451
Contacto del fabricante
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