Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy book

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Need help urgently please...

so i have this book called "Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy" written by Robert Hazen & James Trefil which seems to have basics of all fields of science compiled together in it.

check this link for more info:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/038526108X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

anyways this book seems to be published in the 1990's and so i was wondering if anyone knows of an updated version of this book or any other updated book like this one which has basics of all science compiled in one bookP.S. i don't think this is the appropriate section for this thread and i was going to post it in the "learning materials" section but it won't let me make a new thread there. i would really like to know why.

anyways so move this thread accordingly.

 

[Jon Richfield]

According to Amazon, the copyright is for 1991 and for 2009, so I reckon the most recent edition is 2009. I have only just accidentally run across your appeal, so I hope my response is in time.
Actually, for a book of that nature, the exact edition seldom matters. Even Hogben's "Science for the Citizen" of 1938 is still useful, as well as being a great classic. Asimov's "Guide to Science" has merits as well. If such a book is worth much, then an older edition will not mislead you on anything more than matters of detail; it is not there to keep you up to date on the latest developments. Nothing can do that, not even a science library that subscribes to all the latest journals.
Cheers,
Jon

 

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Thank you Jon. That helped :)

 

[Jon Richfield]

Thank you Jon. That helped :)

You are altogether welcome, BB!
Jon

 

[rezeew]

I highly recommend "Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy" by Robert Hazen and James Trefil. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all fields of science and is a great resource for those looking to improve their scientific literacy. However, since it was published in the 1990s, it may not include the most recent scientific advancements and discoveries.

If you are looking for an updated version of this book, I suggest checking with the authors or the publisher to see if they have released a newer edition. Alternatively, there are many other books available that cover a wide range of scientific topics and are regularly updated. Some examples include "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson and "The Science Book" by DK Publishing.

I understand your frustration with not being able to post in the "learning materials" section. It is possible that you do not have the necessary permissions to create a new thread in that section. I suggest reaching out to the forum moderators for assistance. I hope you are able to find the information you are looking for and continue to expand your scientific knowledge. Science truly does matter, and it is important for all individuals to have a basic understanding of its principles.