The Edge of Unknown by James S Trefil

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James Trefil is the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He has made contributions to research in elementary particle physics, fluid mechanics, medical physics (including cancer research), and the earth sciences and has written extensively about science for the general audience. He has recently completed a term as General Councilor of the American Physical Society and was awarded the prestigious Gemant Prize of the American Institute of Physics for his efforts to present science to the general public.

Robert M. Hazen is the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Earth Science at George Mason University and Staff Scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington Geophysical Laboratory. He performs research on materials at high pressure and is studying the hypothesis that life arose in a deep, high-pressure environment. He is the author of more than 230 articles and 16 books on science, history, and music. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he has received numerous awards for his science writing.

SKU CIN0395728622G
ISBN 13 9780395728628
ISBN 10 0395728622
Title The Edge of Unknown
Author James S Trefil
Condition Good
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Year published 1996-12-31
Number of pages 355
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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