Physics with MasteringPhysics, Volume 1 - Softcover

Walker, James S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321597516 ISBN 13: 9780321597519

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2009

Synopsis

Walker’s goal is to help students make the connection between a conceptual understanding of physics and the various skills necessary to solve quantitative problems. The pedagogy and approach are based on over 20 years of teaching and reflect the results of physics education research. Already one of the best-selling textbooks in algebra-based physics,The Fourth Edition strengthens both the conceptual foundations and the tools for problem solving to make the book even better suited to today's students.

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About the Author

Jim Walker holds a PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Washington. He served as a post-doc at the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of San Diego. In recognition of his contributions to the teaching of physics, Jim was named the Boeing Distinguished Professor of Science and Mathematics Education for 2001-2003. He currently teaches at Western Washington University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0321597516
• ISBN 13: 9780321597519
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 720