It’s pop-up chemistry chaos in this novelty-packed exploration of the science of matter.This new science series is a breath of fresh air, explaining key elements of science in a fun, straightforward w
This book treats arts as part of science, from the unified perspective of Science Matters. It contains 17 chapters, with 18 contributors who are prominent humanists, professional artists, or scientist
"How do seismic waves travel through rock? How can satellites help with earthquake prediction? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every as
"How does psychological profiling work? How can science detect art fakes and forgeries? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of
"What is the Red List? Should wolves be re-introduced where people live? Can embryo implantation help threatened species? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at scho
"What is an opportunistic infection? How are drugs trialed? What is “pharming'? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our eve
"Why are we influenced by advertising? How much does nurture determine behavior? What is imprinting? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in ev
"What is the Red List? Should wolves be re-introduced where people live? Can embryo implantation help threatened species? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at scho
"Why do we need greener buildings? What is a carbon footprint? How can computer-aided design help reduce our energy use? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at schoo
"What is the evidence for climate change? How are cows contributing to global warming? Why does volcanic activity cool Earth? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at
"Why does the body try to reject transplanted organs? How is artificial skin grown? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our
"Why does the body try to reject transplanted organs? How is artificial skin grown? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our
An introduction to the science and technology of locating, drilling, transporting, and refining oil discusses the history of its use, environmental concerns, and alternatives for the future.
Explores the future of solar power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how the Sun's energy can be harnessed, the history of its use, and how it may be used in the future.
There is a lot of confusion and misconception concerning science. The nature and contents of science is an unsettled problem. For example, Thales of 2,600 years ago is recognized as the father of scie
There is a lot of confusion and misconception concerning science. The nature and contents of science is an unsettled problem. For example, Thales of 2,600 years ago is recognized as the father of scie
Since very early times Sirius was a point of attraction in the night sky. It served to synchronize calendars in antiquity and was the subject of many myths and legends, including some modern ones. It
Marriage Matters. It matters to children and homes; neighborhoods and schools; communities and governments. It matters. And it will always matter. Today, marriages are declining at an alarming rate.
This volume explores how vagueness matters as a specific problem in the context of theories that are primarily about something else. After an introductory chapter on the Sorites paradox, which exposes
By making use of the principles of systems science, the scientific community can explain many complicated matters of the world and shed new light on unsettled problems. Each real science has its own p
Is nothing everything? As strange as that question looks at first sight, it will definitely make sense after reading NOTHING MATTERS. Provocative and accessible, free of jargon, NOTHING MATTERS shows
No solution to the crisis of American race relations is viable without taking into account labor matters. Labor Matters--African American Labor Crisis, 1861-2010 presents a sobering historical analysi
In this surprising and highly unconventional work, Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution matters, he argues,
