New Releases by James Trefil

Scientific discoveries make headlines almost daily, and many of the most important issues of our time require an understanding of basic science. This book explains the science that affects you - from the basic elements to the latest breakthroughs.

"Makes important contributions to the tendentious debate about abortion....Should be indispensable to that vast majority of citizens who are troubled by the simplistic polemics that have (mis)informed much of the debate."--Joshua Lederberg

Provides lay reports on the state of the universe as now understood on the frontiers of physics.

Trefil''s preeminent reputation for explaining complex, scientific principles in an engaging and lucid manner results in a most fascinating and elegantly guided tour through mountains and the natural and scientific world. 23 black-and-white photographs. 71 line drawings.

Examines twelve questions exploring the way modern physicists view the world.

Equips the general reader having only basic mathematical skills with an understanding of the evolution and present state of particle physics.