Physics

Joseph W. Kane; Morton M. Sternheim

ISBN 10: 047185221X / ISBN 13: 9780471852216

Published by Wiley, 1988

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G047185221XI5N00

Synopsis:

This Third Edition of the popular introduction to physics provides an accessible treatment of the subject appropriate to students from a variety of backgrounds. Presents new material based on recent developments, and includes over 50 new examples and nearly 300 new exercises and problems. Sections covering difficult topics have been rewritten for greater clarity. Includes many examples from the life sciences, chemical systems, and alternative energy sources. To illustrate physics in action, entire chapters are devoted to applications such as nerve conduction, ionizing radiation, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Text is comprehensive and flexible enough to accommodate various non–major students. Each chapter contains a checklist of terms, examples, exercises, and problems.

Synopsis: A comprehensive introduction to physics is provided by this book which devotes many sections to basic physics and applications of fundamental principles. The text treats physics as an experimental science, not as an abstract discipline. It relates physics to everyday and other scientific fields, with an emphasis on life sciences and biology. There is extensive use of examples involving biological and chemical systems and alternative energy sources. Entire sections and chapters are devoted to applications of physics, covering subjects such as nerve conduction, ionizing radiation, and nuclear magnetic resonance.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Physics
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition