Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories [2 volumes]: [Two Volumes]

Krebs Robert E. Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories in 2 vol. 2008 [pdf 695sc 678c. 9.20mb]What is a scientific theory? How is it different from a law or a principle? And what practical use is it? Science students, especially those new to studying the sciences, ask these questions everyday about these essential parts of a science education. To support these students, the Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Principles is designed to be an easy-to-understand, accessible, and accurate description of the most famous scientific concepts, principles, laws, and theories that are known in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, medicine, meteorology, and physics. The encyclopedia contributes to the scientific literacy of students and the general public by providing them with a comprehensive, but not overwhelming source of those scientific concepts, principles, laws and theories that impact every facet of their daily lives.The Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories includes several hundred entries. For ease of use, entries are arranged alphabetically by the names of the men or women who are best-known for their discovery or development or after whom the particular scientific law or theory is named.Entries include a short biography of the main discoverers, as well as any information that was of particular relevance in the evolution of the scientific topic. The encyclopedia includes sidebars and examples of the usefulness of the theories, principles, and laws in everyday life, demonstrating that understanding these concepts have practical use. Each entry also includes resources for further research, and the encyclopedia includes a general bibliography of particularly useful primary and secondary source materials. What's a scientific theory? How is it different from a law or a principle? And what practical use are they? Science students, especially those new to studying the sciences, ask these questions everyday about these essential parts of a science education. To supports these students, the Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories is designed to be an easy-to-understand, accessible, and accurate description of the most famous scientific concepts, principles, laws, and theories that are known in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, medicine, meteorology, and physics. The encyclopedia contributes to the scientific literacy of students and the general public by providing them with a comprehensive but not overwhelming source of those scientific concepts, principles, laws and theories that impact every facet of their daily lives. The Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories includes several hundred entries. BLFor ease of use, entries are arranged alphabetically by the names of the men or women who are best-known for their discovery or development or after whom the particular scientific law or theory is named. Entries include: BLCalvin's Carbon Cycle BLClausius's Laws and Theory of Thermodynamics BLDicke's Theory of the Big Bang BLGilbert's Theory of Magnetism BLLysenko's Theory of the Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics BLMohorovicic's Theory of the Earth's Interior Structure BLOhm's Law BLUlam's Monte Carlo System Entries include a short biography of the main discoverers, as well as any information that was of particular relevance in the evolution of the scientific topic. The encyclopedia includes sidebars and examples of theusefulness of the theories, principles, and laws in everyday life, demonstrating that understanding these concepts have practical use. Each entry also includes resources for further research, and the encyclopedia includes a general bibliography of particularly useful primary and secondary source materials. What is a scientific theory? How is it different from a law or a principle? And what practical use is it? Science students, especially those new to studying the sciences, ask these questions everyday about these essential parts of a science education. To support these students, the Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Principles is designed to be an easy-to-understand, accessible, and accurate description of the most famous scientific concepts, principles, laws, and theories that are known in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, medicine, meteorology, and physics. The encyclopedia contributes to the scientific literacy of students and the general public by providing them with a comprehensive, but not overwhelming source of those scientific concepts, principles, laws and theories that impact every facet of their daily lives. The Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories includes several hundred entries. For ease of use, entries are arranged alphabetically by the names of the men or women who are best-known for their discovery or development or after whom the particular scientific law or theory is named. Entries include a short biography of the main discoverers, as well as any information that was of particular relevance in the evolution of the scientific topic. The encyclopedia includes sidebars and examples of the usefulness of the theories, principles, and laws in everyday life, demonstrating that understanding these concepts have practical use. Each entry also includes resources for further research, and the encyclopedia includes a general bibliography of particularly useful primary and secondary source materials. Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories (Vol 1) - Robert E Krebs (ed)(Greenwood, 2008)......Page 1 Title Page......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 List of Entries......Page 6 Preface......Page 18 About the Author......Page 20 Introduction......Page 21 A......Page 32 B......Page 60 C......Page 103 D......Page 141 E......Page 177 F......Page 202 G......Page 235 H......Page 270 I......Page 310 J......Page 316 K......Page 327 Vol 2 - L-Z......Page 350 L......Page 352 M......Page 387 N......Page 424 O......Page 440 P......Page 450 Q......Page 479 R......Page 482 S......Page 507 T......Page 545 U......Page 563 V......Page 566 W......Page 576 Y......Page 598 Z......Page 603 Glossary......Page 607 A: Listing of Entries by Scientific Discipline......Page 627 B: Nobel Laureates in Chemistry (1901-2007)......Page 632 C: Nobel Laureates in Physics (1901-2007)......Page 638 D: Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine (1901-2007)......Page 645 Seleced Bibliography......Page 653 Internet References......Page 659 Index......Page 662 The Encyclopedia Contributes To The Scientific Literacy Of Students And The General Public By Providing Them With A Comprehensive But Not Overwhelming Source Of Those Scientific Concepts, Principles, Laws And Theories That Impact Every Facet Of Their Daily Lives. --from Publisher Description. V. 1. A-k -- V. 2. L-z. Robert E. Krebs ; Illustrations By Rae Déjur. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [635]-643) And Index.