Physical Science with Modern Applications (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series) - Softcover

Merken, Melvin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 003096010X ISBN 13: 9780030960109

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

The main objective of this text is to present a clear and comprehensive introduction to major topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. The appealing full-color presentation includes numerous applications of current interest and emphasizes science as a human endeavor pivotal to modern society. In this fifth edition, many new or revised full-color illustrations and photographs enliven scientific concepts and capture student interest. "Scientific Enterprise" sections highlight the interconnection of different sciences, helping students view the sciences as related parts of a whole.

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Synopsis

Nonscience majors receive a clear, comprehensive introduction to major topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. The appealing full-color presentation includes numerous applications of current interest, and emphasizes science as human endeavor pivotal to modern society. In the fifth edition, many new or revised full-color illustrations and photographs enliven scientific concepts and capture student interest: special "Scientific Enterprise" sections highlight the interconnection of different sciences, helping students view the sciences as a related whole. Recent volcanic eruptions in Japan and the Philippines, the discovery and applications of Buckminster Fuller, the earthquakes in Armenia and California, the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and the COBE discovery - the most up-to-date information about these and other world events reflects the timeliness of coverage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 003096010X
• ISBN 13: 9780030960109
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 672