The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, 6th Edition

by James S. Trefil

The Sciences: An Integrated Approach uses an approach that recognizes that science forms a seamless web of knowledge about the universe. This text fully integrates physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology and emphasizes general principles and their application to real- world situations. The goal of the text is to help students achieve scientific literacy. Applauded by students and instructors for its easy-to-read style and detail appropriate for non-science majors, the sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to bring the most up-to-date coverage to the students in all five disciplines.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

640 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.