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This comprehensive dictionary serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolving terminology and practices in the physical sciences since its first publication in 1989. It presents an alphabetical arrangement of terms, covering diverse topics from basic concepts like atoms and energy to complex ideas such as hypothesis and paradigm. The entries reflect the historical shifts in meaning and acknowledge the interplay between science and societal issues, including pollution and weapons, highlighting the nuanced nature of scientific inquiry.
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A Companion to the Physical Sciences, David Knight
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- A Companion to the Physical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Knight
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781138643185
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- This comprehensive dictionary serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolving terminology and practices in the physical sciences since its first publication in 1989. It presents an alphabetical arrangement of terms, covering diverse topics from basic concepts like atoms and energy to complex ideas such as hypothesis and paradigm. The entries reflect the historical shifts in meaning and acknowledge the interplay between science and societal issues, including pollution and weapons, highlighting the nuanced nature of scientific inquiry.