Science Askew

1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-7503-0714-7
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 322 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 224 mm, Gewicht: 562 g

Reihe: Institute of Physics Conference Series

Copiously illustrated throughout with many fine drawings by John C. Holden, Science Askew: A Light-Hearted Look at the Scientific World is a refreshing antidote to the daily grind. From continental drip to the life of Konrad Finagle via the murky depths of Loch Ness, we are treated to an off-kilter trip through the scientific world. This pocket-sized goldmine can be produced whenever a spare minute or two presents itself, when the reader feels in need of a chuckle, or when just plain old-fashioned enlightenment is required.

Zielgruppe

General and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Simanek, Donald E.

Holden, John.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Populärwissenschaftliche Werke
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Sachbuch, Reise
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politik: Sachbuch, Politikerveröffentlichungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The March of Science 2. Scientists have Principles 3. Physics 4. The Ideal Scientific Equipment Company 5. Cartoons 6. Geology 7. Perpetual Motion 8. Biology 9. Environmental Sciences 10. Mind Sciences 11. History of Science as it Wasn’t 12. Pseudoscience 13. The Emperor’s New Clothes 14. Mathematics 15. Statistics is a Chancy Business 16. Sam Schwartz 17. Engineering 18. Computer Science 19. Cutting-Edge Science 20. Research 21. Limericks

Über Autor(innen)

Simanek, Donald E; Holden, John.