Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Unit I: Introduction to Science Chapter 4 The Need for Science Appreciation Part 5 Unit II: The Origin of the Universe Chapter 6 The Mystery Called the Big Bang Chapter 7 Requiem for the Big Bang Part 8 Unit III: The Mystery of Quantum Physics Chapter 9 The Emerging Quantum Universe Chapter 10 Quantum Weirdness Verified Part 11 Unit IV: The Theory of Relativity Chapter 12 The Special Theory of Relativity Chapter 13 Past and Future Time Travel Part 14 Unit V: The Social and Cultural Impact of the Theory of Relativity Chapter 15 The Philosophic Side of Relativity Part 16 Unit VI: Life and Evolution Chapter 17 The Origin of Life Chapter 18 Evolution and the Emergence of Humanity Part 19 Unit VII: Procreation, Biotechnology, and the Law Chapter 20 Juriscience and Human Life Chapter 21 The Regulatory Environment and Genetic Engineering Part 22 Unit VIII: Science: The Final Frontier Chapter 23 The Implications of Science for the Future Chapter 24 The History of the Future Chapter 25 Appendix 1: Time Line of Scientific Thought Chapter 26 Appendix 2: Brief Biographies of Scientists Discussed Chapter 27 Glossary Chapter 28 Bibliography Chapter 29 Index

About the Author

Paul A. Sukys is a professor of humanities, literature, law, and legal studies at North Central State College in Mansfield, Ohio.