Meditations at Sunset: A Scientist Looks at the Sky (1st Edition) - Softcover

Trefil, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0020257600 ISBN 13: 9780020257608

Publisher: Collier Book / Macmillan Pub Co, 1988

Synopsis

Addresses the mystery of the disappearing sunspots, why sunsets and geraniums are red, how lightning strikes, and the riddle of ball lightning and UFOs

About this title

From Library Journal:

Like Trefil's earlier essay collections, A Scientist at the Seashore and Meditations at 10,000 Feet, this uses an aspect of the environment as a starting point for explaining scientific phenomena. Peering at the sunset, Trefil sees a chance to describe diffusion and refraction of light. Clouds trigger a discussion of wind shear, which causes airplane crashes. Explaining sunlight turns into a look at how quantum theory offers a consistent explanation for the behavior of atoms, moelcules, and quarks. This collection lacks some of the clarity and verve of the earlier books, but may appeal to adult public library patrons who enjoy short essays on popular science topics. The illustrations, many integral to understanding the author's arguments, were not seen. Laurie Tynan, Montgomery Cty. Lib., Norristown, Pa.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collier Book / Macmillan Pub Co
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0020257600
• ISBN 13: 9780020257608
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208
• Illustrator: Peatross Judith