The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, 7th Edition

by James S. Trefil

A solid text with all the key coverage needed the 7th edition of Sciences focuses on updated information on the science, examples and integration. Additionally, the new issue includes additional virtual labs, updated end-of-chapter activities, extensively revised biology coverage and online, stepped-out math problems to reinforce problem solving and integration of information.More features in this new edition include: emphasized themes and relationships important for informed citizens, the “Great Ideas of Science”; increased emphasis on using visuals to help connect with the great ideas of science and learn key concepts; real-world connections: NEW Current events/“In the News” cases; tools to help understand the basics: In-text pedagogy and new “Stepped problems” to answer those “Big Questions” in science, new animations/online labs; and updated Discovery Labs.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

656 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 1993

About the author

James S. Trefil (born 9/10/1938) is an American physicist (Ph.D. in Physics at Stanford University in 1966) and author of more than thirty books. Much of his published work focuses on science for the general audience. Dr. Trefil has previously served as Professor of Physics at the University of Virginia and he now teaches as Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. Among Trefil's books is Are We Unique?, an argument for human uniqueness in which he questions the comparisons between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. Trefil also regularly gives presentations to judges and public officials about the intersections between science and the law.

Reviews

[NCHS Library]

Publisher's Description: Organized around a series of 24 scientific concepts (or great ideas), this book begins with the idea that the universe can be studied by observation and experiment. Encompasses physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and earth sciences, focusing on general principles and their application to real-world situations rather than esoteric detail. Integrates the sciences rather than treating them separately. Offers students the ability to place major public issues such as the environment, energy and medical advances in a scientific context. Also examines social or philosophical issues related to science, such as the Human Genome Project and nuclear waste disposal.

[Brown Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping this updated periodically is a great introduction to pretty much everything you need to know about the world around you. I can imagine a slightly superior version, but this one is good.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why would we integrate science? Please read.....better yet, use the samples.

[Litbitch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't remember the last time I read an actual, traditional textbook in toto.

[Channah]

Read for class fall 2018.