Ebook Download | Scientific American: Science Desk Reference | This book, the "Scientific American Science Desk Reference" is a fine book about most of the major aspects of science. It is similar in approach and form to Isaac Asimov's New Guide to Science. But, Asimov hasn't gotten around to updating his book, most probably due to his death. This book is probably a little more accessible to the average reader. I especially like this books coverage of all the major topics, mathematics, chemistry, physics, astronomy, biology, geology, meteorology, human and animal physiology, and technology.
The thing I like most about this book is its reliance on relevant history of the topic to teach it. There are charts and tables of the various time lines of when and who made discoveries in the various fields. The fine editors also included short biographies of the major people in each of the subjects, from the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and writers, to some of the latest Nobel Prize winners. My only quibbles would be the use of some terminology that seems loose to me. For example, it's use of the phrase "Earth Science" instead of geology. It does this to be open and accessible to the uninitiated, which is an admirable goal, but it is my belief that it can lead to fuzzy thinking in the long run. After all, "Earth Science" can apply to planets other than Earth as well. All in all this is a fine book though. It is worthwhile for those looking for something that is a good overview of science. I would make a great reference for any high school student looking for general science information.
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