| Description |
xvii, 109 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Including an interview with Freeman J. Dyson." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-98) and index. |
| Note |
"This book differs from traditional texts in that it includes all of the sciences and focuses on science appreciation rather than going in-depth into any one of the sciences. Historical and scientific information from all of the sciences comes together into the scientific story of the universe and the origin of life....This book is a short introduction to all of the sciences and it is anticipated that students will use information in this book as a start for more in-depth study"--Preface, page vii. |
| Summary |
"Star Gazing to Sustainability is a jargon-free science story celebrating the beauty and power of scientific thought. Dr. Yavelow has taken knowledge from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and biology and brought them together in this short primer. The result is a clear presentation of the scientific story of the universe and the origins of humans. The last chapter presents scientific thinking as central to developing solutions and strategies to the problem of ecological sustainability"--Publisher description. |
| Contents |
Astronomy and the expanding universe -- Chemistry and the origin of the elements -- Geology and our dynamic planet -- Biology and the evolution of humans -- Reflections on science literacy and sustainability -- An interview with Freeman Dyson -- Timeline from the Big Bang to the origin of culture -- Questions to consider. |
| Local Note |
Rider Faculty Publications |
| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy.
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Science -- Philosophy. |
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Science -- Methodology.
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Science -- Methodology. |
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Science -- Study and teaching.
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Science -- Study and teaching. |
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Science -- History.
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Science. |
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History. |
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Astronomy -- History.
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Astronomy. |
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Chemistry -- History.
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Chemistry. |
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Geology -- History.
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Geology. |
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Biology -- History.
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Biology. |
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Sustainability.
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Sustainability. |
| Added Author |
Dyson, Freeman J., interviewee.
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| ISBN |
1465219218 |
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9781465219213 |
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