Publisher's Synopsis
Comprehensible to the layman, sufficiently detailed for the student, this invaluable reference covers the basic facts, equations, key terms and concepts in physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and anthropology. It is also a detailed and fascinating narrative of science and its history, tracing the nature of the galaxy, the earth, and inorganic and organic matter, delineating the beginnings of humans and the development of scientific thought. Liberally illustrated with photographs, charts, tables, maps, and diagrams, The Scientific;Companion is the ideal desk-top reference, perfect for self-study, for quick reference, or as a refresher.
