The five biggest unsolved problems in science / (Record no. 100052)
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| LC control number | 2003284262 |
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| National bibliography number | GBA3-W5369 |
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| International Standard Book Number | 0471268089 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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| Classification number | Q173 |
| Item number | .W65 2003 |
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| Classification number (OCLC) (R) ; Classification number, CALL (RLIN) (NR) | Q 173 .W65 2003 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Wiggins, Arthur W. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The five biggest unsolved problems in science / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Arthur W. Wiggins, Charles M. Wynn ; with cartoon commentary by Sidney Harris. |
| 246 3# - VARYING FORM OF TITLE | |
| Title proper/short title | 5 biggest unsolved problems in science |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Hoboken, N.J. : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | J. Wiley & Sons, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | c2003. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | vi, 234 p. : |
| Other physical details | ill. ; |
| Dimensions | 23 cm. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-223) and index. |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Science in perspective -- Physics: Why do some particles have mass while others have none? -- Chemistry: What series of chemical reactions did atoms form the first living things? -- Biology: What is the complete structure and function of the proteome? -- Geology: Is accurate long-range weather forecasting possible? -- Astronomy : why is the universe expanding faster and faster? |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | In this illuminating book, professors Arthur Wiggins and Charles Wynn explore what they believe are the five biggest science problems: Physics: Why do some particles have mass, while others have none? Chemistry: By what series of chemical reactions did atoms form the first living things? Biology: What is the complete structure and function of the proteome? Geology: Is accurate, long-range weather forecasting possible? Astronomy: Why is the universe expanding faster and faster? Wiggins and Wynn carefully explain each of these problems, then discuss the theories that address them. Some of the many topics covered include string theory, the human genome, chaos theory, and protein folding. Featuring humorous illustrations from renowned science cartoonist Sidney Harris, this book invites you to explore the events that led to these problems and the cutting-edge efforts being made to solve them. The authors also provide Idea Folders, which contain additional details about the unsolved problems, and Resources for Digging Deeper, such as books, periodicals, and Web sites. |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Science |
| Form subdivision | Miscellanea. |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Wynn, Charles M. |
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| Materials specified | Contributor biographical information |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley045/20032842 62.html">http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley045/20032842 62.html</a> |
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| Materials specified | Publisher description |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley041/2 003284262.html">http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley041/2 003284262.html</a> |
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| Materials specified | Table of contents |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley041/200328426 2.html">http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley041/200328426 2.html</a> |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Library of Congress Classification | Storms Research Center | Storms Research Center | Main Collection | 10/28/2025 | Q 173 .W65 2003 | 98628022 | 10/28/2025 | 10/28/2025 | Book |