The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

by James Trefil; Robert Hazen, Robert M. Hazen

Over 100,000 readers have relied on Trefil to gain a better understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology. The book focuses on the great ideas in each field while showing readers how core scientific principles connect to their daily lives. The sixth edition emphasizes important themes and relationships, along with new real world connections. Scientific American has been added to the book along with completely updated examples. The presentation also employs a more visual approach that includes new illustrations and visuals. In addition, new problems help readers answer the big questions in science.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

736 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 1993

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.