Eminent science writer James Trefil examines the very underpinnings of scientific thought. He recounts the story of mankind's fascinating exploration beyond the earth and the simplistic beauty of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
The science may be a tad dated, as copyrighted in 1989. The concept that he is trying to prove is still relevant today.
From the introduction:
There is no reason why the principles that explain why your car coasts downhill should explain why a star suddenly becomes a supernova in a distant galaxy.
There are about five drawings to help explain what is being proposed. No bibliography. A good size index.
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