Science for Nonscientists

Now the science you wish you had learned in school is right at your fingertips. These short and accessible introductions to fundamental scientific terms and concepts provide a basic understanding of the most widespread sciences that even the nonspecialist can master and apply. Each book examines the key concepts, concerns, and practices of a scientific discipline and provides simple explanations of its application to the everyday life of the nonspecialist and to other sciences. This...
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Now the science you wish you had learned in school is right at your fingertips. These short and accessible introductions to fundamental scientific terms and concepts provide a basic understanding of the most widespread sciences that even the nonspecialist can master and apply. Each book examines the key concepts, concerns, and practices of a scientific discipline and provides simple explanations of its application to the everyday life of the nonspecialist and to other sciences. This six-book set includes Biology for Nonbiologists, Ecology for Nonecologists, Toxicology for Nontoxicologists, Chemistry for Nonchemists, Physics for Nonphysicists, and Geology for Nongeologists.