The scientific companion : exploring the physical world with facts, figures, and formulas
Title:
The scientific companion : exploring the physical world with facts, figures, and formulas
Author:
Emiliani, Cesare.
Personal Author:
Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Wiley, [1995]
©1995
Physical Description:
x, 358 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
The range of space and time -- Matter and energy -- Atoms and molecules -- The sun -- The evolution of the sun and other stars -- The origin and evolution of the universe -- The origin and evolution of the solar system -- Planets and satellites -- The origin and early evolution of life -- How the earth works -- Atmosphere -- Hydrosphere -- The last half-billion years -- The cosmic quesion.
ISBN:
9780471133247
Format :
Book
