Quantifying Matter (States of Matter) - Tapa dura

The rise of civilization parallels the ability of humans to measure and physically describe matter. The English word quantitative is an adjective that means ""pertaining to, or susceptible of measurement."" When scientists quantify matter, they attempt to describe certain physical properties or characteristics of matter in an orderly, understandable, and useful manner. Precise, repeatable measurements and experiments support the scientific understanding of matter. Quantifying Matter explains how scientists learned to measure matter and quantify some of its most fascinating and useful properties. It presents many of the most important intellectual achievements and technical developments that led to the scientific interpretation of substance. Complete with full-color photographs, this exciting new volume describes the basic characteristics and properties of matter.

Joseph A. Angelo, Jr., an adjunct professor in the College of Engineering at Florida Tech, received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the University of Arizona. He is the author of several books for Facts On File/Checkmark Books, including The Dictionary of Space Technology and the Encyclopedia of Space Exploration. He lives in Indialantic, FL.