James S. Trefil papers 1965-2009

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James S. Trefil papers 1965-2009

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Collection contains materials pertaining to the research and career of Dr. Trefil. Types of materials include correspondence, research notes, notes from courses both taken and taught, book manuscripts, and information pertaining to conferences he attended.

58 linear feet; (116 boxes)

eng,

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6333233

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Trefil, James S., 1938-....

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Physicist and author James S. Trefil is known for his writing and his interest in teaching science to nonscientists. He is a Fellow of the APS and a former Guggenheim Fellow. His numerous books and articles include works written for general audiences. He co-authored The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (3rd ed., 2002) and in 1992 published The Facts of Life (Harold Morowitz, co-author). Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy, was co-authored with Robert Hazen in 1991, and in 1995 they pub...