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Trefil, James Stanley was born on September 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Stanley James and Sylvia (Mestek) Trefil.
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Award-winning writer James Trefil takes readers on a tantalizing journey to the outer reaches of the universe. Along the way he discusses scientific questions such as; How did the universe begin and what is its ultimate fate? He also explores such phenomena as the Big Bang theory, "Hubble bubbles," and "Wimps."
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Sensible and sound...Hirsch's proposal merits serious consideration...it could also mark an important new beginning. Hirsch's book does more than lament and exhort: it tells exactly what the basics are and why it is necessary to get back to them. Cultural Literacy...is not as hifalutin a condition as it sounds. All it means is that you're not totally ignorant of the knowledge Americans used to acquire in high school. Cultural Literacy posed the questions; The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy provides the answers!
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"A marvelous excursion from the beach to the ends of the solar system . . . captivating."—The New York Times "So easy to understand yet so dense with knowledge that you'll never look at waves on a beach the same way again."—San Francisco Chronicle "One of the best popular science books."—The Kansas City Star "Perfect for the weekend scientist."—The Richmond News-Leader A noted physicist and popular science writer heads for the beach to answer common and uncommon questions about the ocean. James S. Trefil, author of Dover Publications' The Moment of Creation: Big Bang Physics from Before the First Millisecond to the Present Universe, explains why the sea is salty, how bubbles form on the water's surface, where waves come from, and other curiosities of the marine world. Dr. Trefil draws upon his unique gift for clarifying complex scientific principles and the theories behind them to present a narrative that is clear, accessible, and utterly compelling.
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"The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, 2nd edition" is a compendium of the words, phrases, names, places, events and other items, familiar to most Americans, which combines our common knowledge as a 'collective memory' and informs our late 20th Century discourse; allows us to comprehend daily newspapers, magazines, news reports, to understand our peers, leaders and even jokes; and colors the sound of our national culture. This is not 'expert' knowledge but rather the shared 'common' knowledge which allows people to communicate, forms the basis of communities, and distinguishes our national culture as unique.
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One of the founders of modern quark theory traverses the eons to bring readers within the first millisecond of the Big Bang. Trefil employs minimal mathematics in this compelling and lucid narrative, which not only offers a remarkable view of the universe's beginnings, but also speculates about its end. 1983 edition.
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From questions about the ozone layer to concerns about endangered species to controversies over new drug treatments, scientific matters demand our attention daily. For all those who want to learn the "whats, hows and whys" behind the headlines, here are 1001 things everyone should know about science. 10 photos; 20 line drawings.
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A National bestseller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no literare American should be without. Now in this newly revised and updated edition, the authors provice a comprehensive look at cultural literacy for the nineties. New entries reflect suggestions from hundreds of readers. The dictionary takes into account the growing consensus over the specifics of multiculturalism, the political and geographic changes in the world, and the new ideas and terms that flow constantly from scientific research and technological development. The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy challenges us to find out more about what we know and helps us make sense of what we read, hear, and learn. It is a "must have" book for every home.
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Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, copyrighted in 2012, this edition published in 2014. The 2014 edition, specially issued for Barnes & Noble by the NGS, is a 336-page edition under its own ISBN #, 9781435154117. First Edition Thus. Large, thick Quarto, Flexibound (considered hardcover by some, softcover by others), illustrated stiff-but-flexible cardboard covers with jacket-like flaps, 336 pp. See scan. As New; pristine and immaculate. Bright, tight, large and throughly jam-packed with maps, charts and other graphics, often composed of astronomical photographs, this is the special issue of Trefil's title done by National Geographic for Barnes & Noble in 2014. Gorgeous and scarce. L45n
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This collection of scientific facts and figures answers key questions for the general reader. Covering every field from astronomy to zoology, it explores such topics as the expansion of the universe, the origins of the Moon, and the death of cells.
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Knowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to cultural literacy. But most books on science are often too obscure or too specialized to do the general reader much good. Science Matters is a rare exception-a science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook for introductory courses in high school and college, and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers uncomfortable with scientific jargon and complicated mathematics. And now, revised and expanded for the first time in nearly two decades, it is up-to-date, so that readers can enjoy Hazen and Trefil's refreshingly accessible explanations of the most recent developments in science, from particle physics to biotechnology.
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This is a book with random topics that are commonly misunderstood. This book helps to clear up commons misconceptions that many people have about the topics contained in the book.
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Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics. It focuses on modern applications, rather than mathematical formalism, with particular emphasis on geophysics, astrophysics, and medical physics. Suitable for a one-semester course, it is geared toward advanced undergraduate physics students and graduate science students. It also serves as a helpful reference for professional astronomers, chemists, and engineers. Geophysical topics include the circulation of the atmosphere, vibrations of the earth, and underground nuclear tests. Subjects related to medicine include the urinary system and blood flow, and miscellaneous topics of interest include tides, Saturn's rings, the rotation of the galaxy, and nuclear fission. Each chapter offers many vivid examples of current interest, along with 10 to 15 problems that amplify the text and apply its teachings to new situations.
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Today science literacy - knowing how the world works, from the microscopic level to the farthest reaches of space - is more important than ever, but finding all the essential information in one place can be a daunting task. Enter The Nature of Science, the ultimate science handbook for the home, explaining in everyday terms the two hundred overarching laws, principles, and mechanisms that make sense of the physical world. Cloning; black holes; Fermat's last theorem; genetic drift; the inflationary universe; Newton's laws of motion; string theories. With lively writing and whimsical analogies, science popularizer James Trefil leads a remarkable A-Z tour through the discovery, significance, and workings of the universe's major laws. Here are some two hundred essays on grand theories, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Mendel's laws of genetics, and on more familiar phenomena, such as how airplanes fly and how polarized sunglasses work. Abundant cross-references make it easy to follow a law's connections across different fields, revealing a web of unifying theories that span the smallest cell and the largest galaxy. Timelines in each essay further spell out the evolution of each law, while biographical sidebars on scientists showcase the often quirky tales of discovery - the human stories behind nature's laws. From atomic theory to Zeno's paradox, The Nature of Science makes understanding science a pleasure. For those who are familiar with the Big Bang (but maybe not the Big Crunch or the Big Splash), this book is essential reading - a key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
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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 universal principles that govern the cosmos.
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In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what's really important and what's just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans -- the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation. With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source. Wireless technology. Gene therapy. NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans' bank of essential knowledge up to date. The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more. As our world becomes more global and interconnected, it grows smaller through the terms and touchstones that unite us. As E. D. Hirsch writes in the preface, "Community is built up of shared knowledge and values -- the same shared knowledge that is taken for granted when we read a book or newspaper, and that is also taken for granted as part of the fabric that connects us to one another." A delicious concoction of information for anyone who wants to be in the know, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy brilliantly confirms once again that it is "an excellent piece of work . . . stimulating and enlightening" (New York Times) -- the most definitive and comprehensive family sourcebook of its kind.
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Good Seeing presents a readable, inspiring history of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, from its founding in 1902, through the emergence of "big science" after World War II, to the institution's role in addressing the major science questions of the 21st century. Authors James Refil and Margaret Hindle Hazen open their narrative with the story of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish bobbin boy who used his ingenuity to build a fortune in industrial Americaâ€"and then turned his energy to giving that fortune away. The book then goes on to chronicle the groundbreaking work accomplished by the various Carnegie departments, tracing their growth and change as the frontiers of science expanded through the decades. And it looks at Carnegie's influence on the mechanisms of science funding, the institution's early support of ecology, and the building of the world's leading astronomical observatories. The authors offer fascinating glimpses into the lives of science giants Barbara McClintock, George Ellery Hale, Edwin Hubble, Vera Rubin, Alfred Kidderâ€"and the legendary Vannevar Bush, Institution President from 1939-1955. Lavishly illustrated with historical photos and drawings, this celebration of the Carnegie Institution's century of discovery will be a delightful read for scientists, science advocates, and students of American science leadership.
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A national best-seller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no literate American should be without. Now, in its newly published Third Edition, it has been thoroughly updated to reflect the changing face of America and the need to more fully understand other peoples and cultures. This calendar, based on that new edition, explores a different concept of cultural literacy each day. The concept and three possible definitions are given on the front of each page and the correct answer and a detailed definition and current cultural sense of the term are given on the back. Terms are taken from such topics as Fine Arts, Business and Economics, Literature in English, World History, American Politics, Technology, and more. This calendar will challenge readers to find out more about what they know and help make sense of what they read, hear, and learn.
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Trefil, James Stanley was born on September 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Stanley James and Sylvia (Mestek) Trefil.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1960; Bachelor, Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1962; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1966.
Research associate, Stanford (California) Linear Accelerator Center, 1966;
Air Force Office Science Research postdoctoral fellow, European Organization of Nuclear Research, Geneva, 1966-1967;
assistant professor physics, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1968-1970;
associate professor physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1970-1975;
professor physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1975-1987;
University professor physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1987;
C.J. Robinson professor physics, George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, since 1987. Science advisory board National Public Radio. Science consultant Smithsonian Magazine.
Technical consultant American Heritage Dictionary. Consultant Adler Planetarium.
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(Award-winning writer James Trefil takes readers on a tant...)
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(This collection of scientific facts and figures answers k...)
(Knowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is...)
(Eminent science writer James Trefil examines the very und...)
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(1001 things everyone should know about science. 305 pages.)
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Fellow American Physical Society, World Economics Forum.
Married Elinor Pletka. Children: James Karel, STefan. Married Jeanne L. Waples, October 17, 1972.
Children: Dominique, Flora, Tomas.