Lifting the Scientific Veil: Science Appreciation for the NonscientistLifting the Scientific Veil has been written to afford the nonscience student the same meaningful opportunity to explore germane scientific topics as is generally given the science student to learn about the humanities and social sciences. Since nonscientists are generally responsible for making laws, financing research, or, at the very least, for voting, it is essential that they understand the significant impact that science has on everyday life. The book is designed to introduce nonscientists in an informative and comprehensible manner to four of the most significant scientific theories of the twentieth century: the big bang, quantum physics, relativity, and evolution. After each theory is explained informally, the book shows how that theory and related technology impact upon one's personal life. Legal and political aspects of these theories are explored as well as philosophical and theological implications. |
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Contents
Introduction to Science | 1 |
Conclusion | 24 |
Notes | 31 |
Analyzing Star Trek | 64 |
Conclusion | 95 |
CHAPTER 5 | 96 |
The Advent of Quantum Theory | 118 |
Conclusion | 124 |
Extraterrestrial Life in the Fast | 283 |
CHAPTER 9 | 287 |
Conclusion | 303 |
Thoughts Notions and Speculations 243 | 307 |
Conclusion | 335 |
Notes | 341 |
VII | 343 |
Conclusion | 371 |
Notes | 130 |
Quantum Weirdness Verified | 133 |
Analyzing Star Trek | 168 |
Chapter Outcomes | 174 |
Conclusion | 199 |
CHAPTER 7 | 206 |
Black Holes and Time Travel into the Past | 213 |
Impact of the Theory | 247 |
Notes | 281 |
Notes | 377 |
Conclusion | 439 |
CHAPTER 14 | 448 |
Biotechnology and the Green Revolution 458 | 484 |
APPENDIX 2 | 497 |
Glossary | 504 |
and the Environment 465 | 540 |
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