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Modern physics rests on two fundamental building blocks: general relativity and quantum theory. General relativity is a geometric interpretation of gravity while quantum theory governs the microscopic behaviour of matter. Since matter is described by quantum theory which in turn couples to geometry, we need a quantum theory of gravity. In order to construct quantum gravity one must reformulate quantum theory on a background independent way. Modern Canonical Quantum General Relativity provides a complete treatise of the canonical quantisation of general relativity. The focus is on detailing the conceptual and mathematical framework, on describing physical applications and on summarising the status of this programme in its most popular incarnation, called loop quantum gravity. Mathematical concepts and their relevance to physics are provided within this book, which therefore can be read by graduate students with basic knowledge of quantum field theory or general relativity. ... Read more

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Not for beginners
This is an excellent technical account of the loop quantum gravity program and the current state of progress in reaching the program's goals.
However, as Theimann suggests, those starting to study the subject would be well advised to begin with Carlo Rovelli's book. ... Read more

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Create Your Own Teaching and Learning Environment using eGrade Plus with EduGen. Finally, an interactive website based on activities you do every day! Homework Management:An Assignment tool allows instructors to create student homework and quizzes, using dynamic versions of end-of-chapter problems from Fundamentals of Physics of their own dynamic questions. Instructors may also assign readings, activities, and other work for students to complete.A Gradebook automatically grades and records student assignments. This not only saves time, but also provides students with immediate feedback on their work. Each student can view his or her results from past assignments at any time.An Administration tool allows instructors to manage their class rosters on-line. A Prepare and Present tool contains a variety of the Wiley-provided resources (Including all the book illustrations, Java applets, and digitized video) to help make preparation time more efficient. This content may easily be adapted, customized, and supplemented by instructors to meet the needs of each course. Self-Assessment.A study and Practice area links directly to the multimedia version of Fundamentals of Physics , allowing students to review the text while they study and complete homework assignments. In addition to the complete on-line text, students can also access the Student Solutions Manual, the Student Study Guide, interactive simulations, and the Interaction LearningWare Program. Interactive LearningWare. Interactive LearningWare leads the students step-by-step through solutions to 200 of the end-of-chapter problems from the text. And there's lost more! You'll need to see it to believe it. Check out the Halliday/Resnick/Walker site at: www wiley.com/college/halliday ... Read more

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wrong book
be careful!This is the 7th edition & my professor required the 8th edition!

Good stuff
Good stuff. Easy to read and understand. Nice.

This is worth buying even if you don't need it for a course.

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Still alive and well
More than thirty years ago, when I was an engineering student, my physics "Bible" was Halliday & Resnick, Physics for Students of Science and Engineering, 1st Edition. This is a book that has aged gracefully. While the basic physics concepts were retained, the examples have been updated in each revision to keep up with the technology advances. Now in its seventh edition since Walker started to collaborate with the previous authors,it is still one of the most enjoyable readings in elementary physics. I recommend it without reservation. ... Read more

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General Physics provides exam review for medical students preparing for MCAT, VCAT, DCAT, AP Physics, and other exams. ... Read more

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Based on the in-class lectures of Richard Feynman, this book covers a wide range of topics in physics and provides a window to the thoughts of a brilliant Nobel laureate.

The Feynman Lectures on Gravitation are based on notes prepared during a course on gravitational physics that Richard Feynman taught at Caltech during the 196263 academic year. For several years prior to these lectures, Feynman thought long and hard about the fundamental problems in gravitational physics, yet he published very little. These lectures represent a useful record of his viewpoints and some of his insights into gravity and its application to cosmology, superstars, wormholes, and gravitational waves at that particular time. The lectures also contain a number of fascinating digressions and asides on the foundations of physics and other issues.

Characteristically, Feynman took and untraditional non-geometric approach to gravitation and general relativity based on the underlying quantum aspects of gravity. Hence, these lectures contain a unique pedagogical account of the development of Einstein's general relativity as the inevitable result of the demand for a self-consistent theory of a massless spin-2 field (the graviton) coupled to the energy-momentum tensor of matter. This approach also demonstrates the intimate and fundamental connection between gauge invariance and the Principle of Equivalence. ... Read more

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A brief review
The original Feynman's point of view about world is always matter of greatest interest. He deeply investigate, as ever he did, the principles of gravitation theory and beyond.

Fascinating
This is a wonderful book which shows how a classical field theory like General Relativity can be derived from a quantum field theory.It also points out the extreme difficulty of accomplishing this in the case ofgravity and ending up with a consistent, anomaly free theory.

Readersof this book will benefit from familiarity with both quantum field theoryand relativity as well as a certain amount of mathematical sophistication. Don't be fooled by the similarity of title to other "Feynman Lectureson..." because this book is based on an upper level graduate physicscourse and assumes the background of a typical PhD student inphysics.

Deep, complex and difficult going but well worth the effort tosee the elegance of the connection between General Relativity and QFT.

General relativity as a quantum gauge field theory.
Feynman gave a series of lectures on gravitation at a graduate seminar at Caltech in 1962. The lectures were recorded and transcribed by Morinigo and Wagner. A very readable introduction on quantum gravity was added by theeditor, Brian Hatfield (whose book on quantum field theory and strings, Ialso recommend.) This is the only book I've seen which develops GR from aquantum field theory point of view. Feynman's lectures show that the GRfield equations result from the requirement of gauge invariance underLorentz transformations for a massless spin-2 field (i.e graviton). This isa more fundamental approach than the usual differential geometric frameworkand shows what the equivalence principle really means in terms offundamental symmetries. Highly recommended for a modern field theoryviewpoint of GR. ... Read more

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When physics professor Chad Orzel went to the pound to adopt a dog, he never imagined Emmy. She wasn't just a friendly mutt who needed a home; she was a talking dog with an active interest in what her new owner did for a living and how it could work for her.

Soon Emmy was trying to use the strange ideas of quantum mechanics for the really important things in her life: chasing critters, getting treats, and going for walks. She peppered Chad with questions: Could she use quantum tunneling to get through the neighbor's fence and chase bunnies? What about quantum teleportation to catch squirrels before they climb out of reach? Where are all the universes in which Chad drops steak on the floor? And what about the bunnies made of cheese that ought to be appearing out of nothing in the backyard?

With great humor and clarity, Chad Orzel explains to Emmy, and to human readers, just what quantum mechanics is and how it works -- and why, although you can't use it to catch squirrels or eat steak, it's still bizarre, amazing, and important to every dog and human.

Follow along as Chad and Emmy discuss the central elements of quantum theory, from particles that behave like waves and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle to entanglement ("spooky action at a distance") and virtual particles. Along the way, they discuss the history of the theory, such as the experiments that discovered that electrons are waves and particles at the same time, and Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr's decades-long debate over what quantum theory really meant (Einstein may have been smarter, but Bohr was right more often).

Don't get caught looking less informed than Emmy. How to Teach Physics to Your Dog will show you the universe that lies beneath everyday reality, in all its randomness, uncertainty, and wonder.

"Forget Schrödinger's Cat," says Emmy, "quantum physics is all about dogs." And once you see quantum physics explained to a dog, you'll never see the world the same way again. ... Read more

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Wow - amazing
[double posted in amazon.ca]

I picked this up in chapters, for $10 because the cover fell off (so much for the publisher).
I thought I was going to read a few pages, get bored and throw it out. However, instead I was very surprised by the style, insight and the clarity of the book.

I am still not sure how the author did it - but he actually made me understand the difference between the Copenhagen theory and the Many worlds theory. The idea of zero-point energy. The Heisenberg Uncertainty principle. Things I thought could not be explained without being in a class with a prof with a lot of equations on the board.

The style used in the book is refreshing. The topics are approached first with a silly question, from a dog, as to why something weird happens, and then an explanation follows. There were times in the book, when the dog asked the exact same questions I was thinking of!

I would love to see more elaborate, perhaps even with some math, works from this author.

Bravo!

Phun Physics
This was an enjoyable read and an entertaining way to learn about quantum mechanics.

Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics before book: Very little
Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics after book: A little bit more

This book will not give you the depth and breadth of an entire branch of science but it will help make the general theories of quantum mechanics and physics less intimidating.That being said ... I read it once and will have to go back to discover what I've missed.

If you're interested in quantum mechanics but were afraid to ask and didn't want to enroll in a PhD program, this may be the book for you.

How to teach Physics to Your Dog
I am still reading this book. It was recommended to me by a Physics teacher. He stated anyone could understand Physics with this book. He also told me it was similar to"_______ For Dummies".I am finding it still a bit challenging. I am hoping my granddaughter will read it before she takes physics.

Stimulating view of a tough subject
The author of this book teaches physics at the college level. He tries to make some arcane topics approachable through the humorous touch of presenting ideas to his dog, Emma. I really enjoyed Emma's interview when she was first adopted: I an just imagine a black lab interrogating a future owner. I also enjoyed the numor when Emma says, "Getting rid of cats is a good idea" and the idea of multiplying treats.

However, make no mistake. This book may be light-hearted but it's not light. I continue to re-read the chapters very slowly. It's not quite like studying from a text, but you do have to pay attention as you read. I found it helpful to take notes.

Recommended for anyone who wants to learn physics painlessly, with the caveat that you do have to invest some effort in understanding. However, the author does make the material more accessible than just about every other book I've read (or tried to read) on the subject. He does a particularly good job of discussing the disconnect between the quantum world and the visible world.

No bunnies here
Understanding quantum physics is a challenge, even for the keener students. But it's worth it, offering scientific, even philosophical, perspectives in new and diverse fields. Chad touches on these but is alert to snake oil salesmen. This book tells it straight and does not indulge turkeys (or evil squirrels). The explanation through discourse is a tried and true method, pioneered in the case of Galileo with fellow humans. Emmy's canine musings provide Chad with a wealth of useful examples to clarify theories.

Many authors tackle quantum physics at an introductory level and attempt the difficult task of explaining a mathematical subject without maths. A strength of this shorter book is the option to easily reread a point that did not sink in. There can be no pretence that quantum physics is any other than a mathematical world that can defy comprehension. Accessible books like this one are the rabbit that will entice future physicists into that field. Views on quantum theory vary as do teaching methods, so readers can improve their grasp by reading similar introductory books. A sometimes different treatment of many of the same topics, with a focus on glossy artwork rather than canine prerogative, is Jim Al-Khalili's Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed.
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Classic text combines thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and kinetic theory in one unified presentation of thermal physics. Part I: Principles of Statistical Thermodynamics Part II: Equilibrium Statistics of Special Systems Part III: Kinetic theory, Transport Coefficients and Fluctuations. Numerous problems with solutions. Supplemental reading.
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a very good aid to understanding Statistical Physics.
I recommend this book to any one interested in the subject.Wannier really pulls of a understandable approach to Statistical physics.You do need the proper backround, and a williness to read it.Otherwise it is very good.

Wannier vs. Goodstein vs. McQuarrie
I've come to acquire a taste for statistical mechanics.The first several times I ran across Gregory wannier's "Statistical Physics" I was very much unimpressed and put off by it, despite its treatment of topics of special interest to me.Now, having completed much of Donald McQuarrie's "Statistical Mechanics" and much of David Goodstein's "States of Matter", I am finding to my utter amazement that Wannier's book is *really* good and complements the other two (superb) texts quite well.Perhaps this is just a matter of acquiring taste for his approach, but equally likely it's a matter of having read McQuarrie and then Goodstein first, and in that order.With that experience under my belt, "Statistical Physics" has shined with lucidity and simplicity, and it's been a real joy to read.

Part of this may be due to the nature of statistical physics.To begin with, it is not a subject oriented around being able to produce quick numerical results- that is, statistical physics is not just back-of-the-envelope calculation.Instead, a leisurely conceptual approach gives more insight into its deep and intricate structure, and all three books mentioned here provide that and convey an appreciation of this beautiful subject.The wise reader will read it at his own unhurried pace.

Wannier classifies the chapters and sections of "Statistical Physics" into three types appropriate to the solid undergraduate, graduate and advanced graduate/post doc levels.So it may not work well as an introduction to the material at any of the levels.

Wannier has the honesty to treat the second law of thermodynamics as a useful but unproven principle as opposed to dogma, and devotes three complementary chapters to it on its statistical justification, its classical, axiomatic justification and its applications.

I also like the more generalized treatment which includes a nonequilibrium model in kinetic theory in addition to the usual treatment restricted to the equilibrium case.

Most of the mathematics occurs in the context of profuse prose, so only rarely is the reader left with too much mathematics connected by too few words.The writing is almost always clear.

I highly recommend the book to those with sufficient background, time and inclination to reap the great rewards it offers.P.S. If you still don't like Wannier's book, you might do well to look at it again in a few years when you have the experience given by reading other books.

Prerequisites: courses in thermodynamics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and an introductory course in statistical mechanics, statistical physics or statistical thermodynamics.

Move on friend, there is nothing but sorrow here
I was looking for something beyond an undergraduate treatment when I came upon this book, and thought that for ... dollars, it was a good deal.The table of contents is really impressive, but reading the book is a horror.If you've taught a course in statistical mechanics, it is probably okay as a reference, but otherwise stay away!

Not an introduction!
Wannier was a great physicist, and a reading of the Index of this book promises a lot. Alas, the author can't write. The book fails. It is a pity! ... Read more

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More than 500,000 students have purchased previous editions of this book! That's because this powerful study tool offers clear explanations and constant reinforcements, so that students quickly grasp this potentially difficult subject matter. It takes students from vectors to thermodynamics to applied nuclear physics, teaching effective problem-solving skills. The numerous, valuable appendixes make often-needed, basic information easy to find quickly, so this book is also an excellent reference.

The new edition of this best-selling book gives users a solid grasp of the principles of general physics through their application to a large number of carefully selected problems. The Ninth Edition features a new order of presentation that reflects the current physics curriculum and textbooks. Existing problems have been updated, and new problems have been added that deal with more realistic and practical situations, including those in the life sciences. ... Read more

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Very Good Review of high school AP Physics
The book has some potential; I am a teacher who enjoy these outlines because they are very compendious.I bought it in case I need to teach hig School physics.For high school is a great source; however, for advance college physics, I would suggest the other versions of the outlines.This one does not cover calculus.

Saved my Bacon
I attend an ivy league school, and the physics textbook for physics I and II is incredibly difficult.Last semester I spent almost a thousand dollars on a tutor to get me through physics I because the 150+ person lectures didn't help, and the textbook only made me "dumber".For physics II this semester, I ordered this book hoping that the summary and problems might help - I felt I didn't have much to lose since the book costs the equivalent of 15 minutes worth of tutoring.I used this book almost exclusively to study for the first test, although I was concerned that the problems might be too easy given that they were actually solvable.I was pleasantly surprised to find that the actual test questions could have been pulled from this book (these problems would have been too easy for the tests from the particular teacher I had for physics I, but I still wish I'd had it then).I would have been completely lost trying to study for this test since there were no practice exams to review, and the textbook homework problems were not very helpful.I intend to read this book exclusively, and feel that the combination of lecture, summary and problem solving will be the best use of my time.

Engineering Physics I & II level coverage
This book is fantastic for either supplementary study or serving as stand-alone text.All of the Phys I chapter content found in most other texts will be presented in depth and in concert; typical layout is anywhere from 6-10 pgs of theory and subject explanation, followed by 5-15 pgs of fully solved, worked out problems.The step-by-step nature of the problems is amazing and helped me get an A in both Phys I & II moreso than attending lecture - which was a rarity some weeks.The progression is: Vectors, Mechanics & Motion in several dimensions (mostly 2), Angular & Rotational Dynamics (Center of Inertia), brief Thermodynamics overview (too simple of systems, but at least there's something), Sound & Vibration, Electrical Forces, RC RL RLC circuits, magnetism, induction principles, fields and charges, poles and magnetic materials, optics (reflection, refraction, diffraction, lenses, interference patterns, optical instruments, and finally a cursory examination of relativity.
Ideally, read everything (solved problems included) and you're on your way to success.4-5 pages daily (assumming 100+ day semesters) should do fine.The supplementary problems are optional in my book, and I intend on reading many of them (i.e. those from biology, chemistry, calculus, geometry, digital circuits, engineering math, electric circuits, topology, differential geometry, electronics, discrete & finite maths, quantum mechanics, signals and systems, differential equations......Schaums has superb variety).Thing of it is, there's on average, oh lets say 20-30 chapters per Schaums outline guide.So then, only 2-3 pgs of 20-50 supplementary problems per chapter results in roughly 400-1500 additional problems.As you may expect, on top of already some 500-1000 solved problems, there's a lot of familiary gained with not only problem solving but the entire process of how to state a question and sort out its exact details in equation form.

Essential for success in college freshman physics
Many freshman college physics textbooks are just awful. They often go on and on about what is obvious and gloss over the finer points...and of course there are no examples. This is where this book comes in. As in all Schaum's outlines, for each topic there are a few pages of theory including equations, then some problems with the solutions worked out extensively, and then finally some problems with the answers but no extensive solution. The format of the outline is the same that you should expect in any two semester college freshman physics sequence. The first part of the book is an explanation of vectors, newtonian mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. The second part of the book follows the usual second semester of freshman physics - electricity, magnetism, and optics. The final six chapters of the outline are an introduction to modern physics, which engineers and physics students would normally take after they finish the two semester freshman physics sequence. A note of caution - do not buy the attractively named "Schaums Outline of Physics for Engineering and Science". It is chocked full of errors! Instead, stay with this old reliable title. It is the best.

A VENERABLE BOOK WITHOUT CALCULUS
Since 1936 a very nice supplement for Advanced High Scool or "without calculus" two semester college physics. Since there is no deductions it can be hardly used as a textbook. Not even
v^2=(v_0)^2+2ax or 1/R=1/R_1+1/R_2 ..., etc, (that don't need calculus) are deduced.
A telescope is described in one and a half line and there is a Spetial relativity chapter but there are no Maxwell's equations. It is a very nice book! But if you want deductions or
calculus or if you are chemistry, math or engineering student you'd better buy "Physics for
Engineering and Science" also from Schaum's outlines. ... Read more

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This best-selling, calculus-based text is recognized for its carefully crafted, logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics. Raymond Serway, Robert Beichner, and contributing author John W. Jewett present a strong problem-solving approach that is further enhanced through increased realism in worked examples. Problem-solving strategies and hints allow students to develop a systematic approach to completing homework problems. The outstanding ancillary package includes full multimedia support, online homework, and a content-rich Web site that provides extensive support for instructors and students. The CAPA (Computer-assisted Personalized Approach), WebAssign, and University of Texas homework delivery systems give instructors flexibility in assigning online homework. ... Read more

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Good book
This is a very good physics book. I'm studying at the university and my brother is doing some extra studying at high school and we both find it useful.

"Half-size" physics textbook
The volume I and volume II versions of the Serway and Beichner physics textbook are great if you have to lug your book around! Both volumes have the helpful appendices in the back, so you don't miss out on anything but the weight!
By the way, although the book is old, we started using the full-size version for the first time this year when we started an AP Physics C class at our school because we had access to used books available for less than $10 each. It has worked out great. Although a little pricier option, I would recommend buying the individual volume I and volume II versions. Buy fewer of the volume II since the Electricity and Magnetism AP course is more difficult, and fewer students will take it.

The BEST Introductory Physics Book EVER
To be honest, I didn't even need to buy this book, but I did it anyway.Having worked with Serway's Texts before, I new this was going to be an exellent book.This text contains hundreds of illustrations to help a student of physics grasp the underlying concepts.The book also has many diversified problems to help the student obtain the tools needed to be successful in physics.I would recommend this book to anybody, even those not interested in physics, because by the time your through with this book, you'll be interested alright.

Un libro facil de entender, para estudiantes de ingenieria
yo he utilizado el tomo 1 y 2 y me parecen muy facil deentender tiene buenos ejemplos, recordando que es un libro de fisica basico

Good book, longer wait than others..
The book was in excellent condition for a used book, although it took 2 weeks for the book to arrive.All-in-all I would buy from this guy again. ... Read more

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An accessible, algebra-based text covering the introductory physics necessary for applied health and nursing. Presentation integrates health science applications throughout. Excellent illustrations support the exposition. Chapters contain over 100 worked examples, over 450 review questions, and more than 550 end-of-chapter problems graded according to difficulty. Offers discussion of the latest applications such as ionizing radiation and radiation doses, nuclear imaging techniques, CT scanners, ultrasound techniques, artificial hearts, and laser surgery. ... Read more

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Textbook
The purchase process was fast and satisfactory, and the book was mailed in time. I wish the seller would've described the condition of the book a little better. Other wise, it was a great experience.

Awesome Transaction
Was fast and easy. Book came in condition is was described. Would buy from seller again.

An excellent introduction to physics!
This is a great introduction to physics for medical majors. The book has been around over 20 years, so it has to be good. ... Read more

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Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA. Full-color textbook offers the basics of physics and is updated to include chapter-opening puzzlers, the physics of gyroscopes, the wave equation, and a derivation of the Bohr model of hydrogen atom. Abundantly illustrated and offers a student website with problem solutions, self-quizzes, and more. Previous edition not cited. Softcover. ... Read more

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Providing a total of 40 labs, the Laboratory Manualoffers a traditional and/or open-ended lab for every chapter in Physics: Principles and Problems. Teachers may choose to add to labs offered in the student edition or use the Laboratory Manual in lieu of the text labs. It can also be used with any other physics program as a source of additional labs. A Teacher Edition is also available. ... Read more

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For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a reference, Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Free of ramp-up and ancillary material, Physics Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum and kinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical physics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. ... Read more

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UNDERSTANDING PHYSICS is an innovative introductory course designed for students preparing to enter careers in fields outside of science or engineering, including students planning to teach, or already teaching, in K-12 classrooms. It is inspired by the famous Project Physics Course, which became known for its success in inspiring students with the excitement of physics by placing its concepts within a broader humanistic context.||UNDERSTANDING PHYSICS enables students to gain a full appreciation of physics both as a discipline and as a body of knowledge: a sense of what the concepts mean, where they came from, and why we think we know what we know. The course is among the first to accommodate recommendations of the "National Science Education Standards" from the National Academy of Sciences and the "Benchmarks for Science Literacy" from Project 2061 at the college level. Understanding Physics also incorporates the most recent advances in understanding how students learn physics and where they encounter difficulties, and it offers great flexibility to instructors to adapt the course to the needs of their students and to their own needs and interests.||The course components - textbook, student guide, instructor guide - all work together to provide students with an integrated experience in physics. |·The text provides a conceptual framework and connecting narrative for the course that promotes an active engagement with the material. |·Each chapter contains questions designed to help students confirm what they have learned as well as questions to encourage them to go beyond the reading, in individual study, laboratory work, and group discussion. |·The student guide provides both written and hands-on activities for enhancing understanding|·The suggested laboratory work includes in-depth explorations, student-designed inquiries, and text-related mini-explorations that may be used as hands-on activities or as demonstrations with student participation. ... Read more

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what every educated person should know about physics
This really is an excellent book.

I believe it's aimed at first year university/college students who require a broad CONCEPTUAL overview of the field of classical & modern physics and how they came to be that way. At over 800 pages it gets chest deep in the key experiments and their interpretation. Basically, shows you the logic behind how we've come to understand the modern technical world starting with the Greeks up to modern day.

The information contained in this work is what every person graduating from a high school physics course should know from a qualitative POV. However, it does not contain the math/problem solving parts of physics required for high school. Overall, book is similar to "Physics for Poets" by March.

small complaints: because it's so thick the spine is easily cracked/broken. Why not divide the book into 2 volumes? Chapter 9 seems out of sequence with preceding material. At the end of chapter 9 the Michelson-Morley diagram for the interferometer is not explained.

Some chapters are too long - # 8 on wave motion for e.g. Also, some material is over-explained but I can live with that.

Very good introduction
I spend most of my hours reading philosophy. So I never had taken any classes in Physics or any Exact Science. Since more and more Im into the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, I keep on being confronted with a Mechanical worldview and bringing back everything to laws. Kants hero in this way was Isaac Newton. So there you go trying to understand ones philosophy that was one of the few who actually was abble to understand Newton. So I more and more thought about reading myself into Pysics. But the problem was that I could not find a proper introduction. So I went to a store in Amsterdam to find something or atleast gain some information. In the end I walked out with this book.

The book has a historical based way of dealing with everything, so they begin in Ancient Greece and work their way up. Since Im mainly interested in the astronomical part and the mechanical side of Physics I did not read the rest, but since that what I read is covering about half of the book. And since that is extremely we'll written (half is about Mechanics and the other half about Atoms) I think that the second part pf the book is very good too.

Anyway if you are a leek in this field. And you want to learn sometging about Physics including the historical development, so not only just the laws and the mathmantical parts of physics, but learn who the poiners really were and how theu came to their thoughts, this book is for you. However if you do want to learn something about the mathmatical side, and go really deep into the abstracts, then I think you beter pass. Anyway for every beginner or someone that wants to pollish op their knowledge, its a great recomandation. ... Read more

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This is a major revision of a classic, best selling reference book. Originally published by the American Institute of Physics under the title "Physics Vade Mecum" in 1981, and then the second edition in 1989 with the new title "A Physicist's Desk Reference", this third edition has been completely updated and modernized to reflect current modern physics. The book is a concise compilation of the most frequently used physics data and formulae with their derivations. This revision has six more chapters than the second edition, outdated chapters dropped, and new chapters added on atmospheric physics, electricity and magnetism, elementary particle physics, fluid dynamics, geophysics, nonlinear physics, particle accelerators, polymer physics, and quantum theory. There is a new last chapter on practical laboratory data. The references and bibliographies have been updated.This book is an indispensable tool for the researcher, professional and student in physics as well as other scientists who use physics data. The editors of this volume are Richard Cohen, author of the first two chapters of PDR and the "Physics Quick Reference Guide"; David Lide, one of the editors of the previous two editions and the editor of the "CRC Handbook of Physics and Chemistry"; and George Trigg, editor of the "Encyclopedia of Physics" and the "Encyclopedia of Applied Physics" (VCH). The market for this classic reference book includes the practicing scientist, including engineers, chemists, and biologists; and students. ... Read more

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Quite ok
I am not certain if I can say that this book is more of a professional asset, or more of an entertainment. It's a nice book to read. I can't say it's a good book to work with.

The AIP desk reference contains a good deal of equations and expressions. It contains a bit of everything, and therefore One should not expect to find -precisely- what One wants.

Should you buy it? Probably. Is it going to help you? Maybe more on a psychological level, because it's nice to hold the whole spectrum of physics in one hand.

Keep up with physics
It is difficult for physicists to keep track of the latest findings in their field. By necessity, if you work in physics, you often have to specialise. Yet for intellectual reasons, if nothing else, it is good to keep up with what is in your occupation.

For decades, the American Institute of Physics has tried to help, with earlier versions of this book. This is the latest update, from 2003. Compared to, say, the 1981 edition, there have been large changes. Perhaps foremost is the current prominence of computational ideas. Reflecting the decades-long surge of Moore's Law and the now ubiquitous computing power available to most physicists. So much so that simulations are now a de facto equal partner of theory and observation.

The book also describes the current boundaries of particle physics, with updates on recent accelerator capabilities and results. If progress seems naggingly slow here, remember the sheer cost of those accelerators and the long lead time between design and first light. ... Read more

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The New Physics is the first book to give a complete and comprehensive account of everything that is new and most exciting in modern physics. What does the concept of chaos mean?What occurred in the first billionth of a second after the Universe came into existence?What is at the edge of space?How are stars born and how do they die?How does a laser work?What are the philosophical foundations of quantum mechanics? What are quarks and what does gauge theory mean? What happens to matter at very low temperatures?These and many more questions are answered in this book by some of the world's most famous living physicists, such as Stephen Hawking, Abdus Salam, A. Guth, Peter Knight, Malcom Longair and others. The New Physics is extensively illustrated with color photographs and clear explanatory diagrams, making this volume invaluable to both the general science reader who is curious about the physical makeup of the world, and the professional physicist who desires an authoritative summary of all the areas of modern physics. ... Read more

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Future physics and non-linearities
Magnificient book on physics. Congratulations! Hello from Shailesh Kadakia the author of book True Physics of Light, Beyond Relativity. This is a fantastic book on fundamental issues of physics concerning geometries of space and time, scope of universe, theories unifying various forces occurring in nature, quark structure of matter and light. I enjoyed several chapters of this book. What I like the most about the book is that authors of each special topic in each chapters have refrained from including derivation of formula they used to describe the concepts. The absence of derivation and math makes the book reading very easy and there is no loss of continuity in train of thoughts for any reader a novice or an expert. To date I have read Chapters 1,2,4,5,13 and 14. Also, I glanced contents of other chapters. Some of the chapters are involved and contents are difficult to grasp if reader loose focus. My suggestion would be to read this book in quiet environment. I strongly recommend this book for someone who wish to learn the philisophy behind the modern ideas in physics. I am still not finished.

The New Physics
While not exactly new, published 1989, it is written at the transitional node of the "pop" physics world excitment over quantum physics which is all smoke and mirrors - The New Physics is real foundational physics and excellent refresher for understanding the physics of our current environmental issues

A balanced sampling of what is going on in the World of Modern Physics
This edited volume by the illustrative Paul Davies, is a "sampling of" rather than a "summing up" of the state of physics at the end of the last decade. Its cast of contributors and topics is equally illustrative.

It offers a balanced attack on the third frontier of physics with a mixture of both gusto and humility, admitting that there is a great deal more work yet to be done to pull together disparate and often far-flung pieces, but not shying away from the need to continue basic research and experimentation.

Mercifully, we are spared some of the daunting mathematics that would have otherwise been required to decipher this material. The level presented here is exactly adequate for a college-trained non-Scientist to grasp. Altogether it is a beautifully put together volume, full of experimental details and well-worth the price, which is not cheap.

Five stars

Reviews worth reading
Still worth reading, even though it's been around for a while now.Some really fine reviews of late twentieth century physics.

Good articles
Now that 15 years have passed since this book came out, the physics it describes is not quite so new.But it is still a very nice introduction to some of the more interesting parts of physics.Not every exciting aspect of physics is covered.But everything that is covered is a stimulating area in which plenty of noteworthy things are happening.

There's a nice section by Clifford Will on the renaissance of general relativity.And he makes the point that cosmologists have long been plagued by having their predicted ages of the Universe come out just a teeny bit less than the ages of (pick one) the Earth or the Milky Way Galaxy.Alan Guth and Paul Steinhardt have a nice article on the inflationary universe.And Stephen Hawking has some nice words about the question of whether spacetime has a boundary.Chris Isham discusses quantum gravity.All these are subjects that get us in the proper mood for the chapter I liked best, by Malcolm Longair, on the new astrophysics.This 115-page article is a wonderful introduction to the field.

Now that we've looked at something big (the universe), we study some systems that appear self-organized.We start with an article by David Thouless on condensed matter in less than three dimensions.I liked this, he even discussed "third sound" in superfluid helium, something which as an "acoustics person" I find fascinating.And there's another good article on low temperature physics, by Anthony Leggett.The next chapter in the self-organization section is by Peter Knight, on quantum optics (lasers); he has a good discussion of the generation of ultrashort optical pulses.And there is a chapter about phase transitions and critical point phenomena by Alastair Bruce and David Wallace.

Those who have studied Biology have seen the incredible amount of order in living systems.But where does this order come from?What about the order in non-Biological systems, such as the planets going around the Sun?Or, better yet, snowflakes?What forces produce such self-organization?It's nonlinear dynamics and the presence of constraints maintaining a system far from equilibrium that turn out to be the basic mechanism.We have a nice chapter by Gregoire Nicolis that discusses it.And next is a chapter on chaos.By this, we mean systems that are deterministic but unpredictable.Joseph Ford discusses systems that can make use of inputs that arrive in a random manner.

The final portion of the book deals with the ultimate structure of matter.We start with an article by Abner Shimony, which discusses the importance of the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics, showing that simple "hidden variable theories" are impossible.Frank Close explains the quark structure of matter and Abdus Salam supplies an overview of particle physics.H. M. Georgi tells us of the adventures people have had trying to use Lie Groups, especially SU(5), to come up with grand unified theories.But he explains that they predicted proton decay and never found it.And in his chapter on quantum field theories, he speculates that maybe we're making a mistake to try to guess the nature of reality for very small distances, rather than work our way down to it from what we can see at bigger distances.And there is a very readable chapter on gauge theories by John Taylor, who includes a discussion of quark confinement.

These simply aren't the topics we're used to seeing when we take high school or college physics, and it's wonderful to have them in one book so that one can see how many exciting topics there are in this field.Yes, there's been plenty of advances on all these topics since 1989, but this isn't a bad way to get started.If you are thinking of doing physics, this will show some of what many physicists have been doing for the past couple of decades.If you have a little technical training and simply want a book for the layman that has relatively little math, it's a good choice.We may need an updated version soon! ... Read more

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Boiled-down essentials of the top-selling Schaum's Outline series for the student with limited time

What could be better than the bestselling Schaum's Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum's Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.

Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.

• Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
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Customer Reviews (3)

Poor presentation
Graphics are poor. The smallish size coupled with poor contrast make this Kindle edition very difficult to read. This was not evident from the sample provided by Amazon. This technology needs much improvement, to include better contrast, improved resolution and an ability to zoom in on illustrations and pictures.

Don'twaste your time
I don't own this book, but I browsed through it, and believe me that did not take long. This book is an embarrassment to the fine Schaum's Outline series. For one thing, the words "Easy Outline" and "College Physics" don't belong in the same book title. There are only six chapters in this book, and the book glosses over the meat of College Physics with the most simplistic of explanations and no examples to speak of. If you want to learn college physics buy the old reliable "Schaum's Outline of College Physics" now in its tenth edition. It has good explanations, meaty examples, and many solved as well as unsolved problems so you can really grasp the concepts of the first two semesters of college physics. What really confuses me is that two of the three authors of this book wrote the good Schaum's outline of College Physics as well as the excellent Schaum's Outline of Optics, so they DO know how to write meaningful study guides. Why they put their names on this disaster I'll never know. I would say that this particular book is not even good enough for high school students studying physics. Avoid it completely.

Useless.
Well, I bought this book by mistake! I wanted the non easy version. Unless you want to pretend learn physics in two weeks you'd better buy the same authors and name book but non easy version! You can learn physics with that 416 pages one but not with this 138 one. ... Read more

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This best-selling algebra-based physics book is known for its elegant writing, engaging biological applications, and exactness. Physics: Principles with Applications,Sixth Edition with MasteringPhysics^™ retains the careful exposition and precision of previous editions with many interesting new applications and carefully crafted new pedagogy.  It was written to give readers the basic concepts of physics in a manner that is accessible and clear. The goal is for readers to view the world through eyes that know physics. The new edition also features MasteringPhysics and an unparalleled suite of media and on-line resources to enhance the physics classroom. Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension, Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors, Motion and Force: Dynamics, Circular Motion; Gravitation, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Rotational Motion, Bodies in Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture, Fluids, Vibrations and Waves, Sound, Temperature and Kinetic Theory, Heat, The Laws of Thermodynamics, Electric Charge and Electric Field, Electric Potential and Electric Energy; Capacitance, Electric Currents, DC Circuits, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law; AC Circuits, Electromagnetic Waves, Light: Geometric Optics, The Wave Nature of Light, Optical Instruments, Special Theory of Relativity, Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom, Quantum Mechanics of Atoms, Molecules and Solids, Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity, Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation, Elementary Particles, Astrophysics and Cosmology. Intended for anyone interested in learning the basics of physics.

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dont ever buy from this seller!!!!
i tried to buy the physics 6th edition book, and it turns out she doesnt even have it, now im stuck with her book in my cart, and it keeps saying that the book is going to ship, but it hasnt in about a month, i dont even want it anymore, i bought from someone else, im just writing this review to warn all you people who do not know this person. DO NOT EVER BUY FROM HER, SHE IS A SCAMMER!!!

Happy as can be
Hi All,

Needed this textbook for class and got it after about a week of ordering it.Was happy with the condition.

Physics Schmizics
I am certainally not the most knowledgeable, but the text seems to be written pretty well. Just learning this stuff ya know! ... Read more

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The sixth book in the "Handy Answer" series, this book explores the lives of those who mathematically proved that things like gravity, torque, elasticity, and electromagnetic waves actually exist. 130 illustrations. 16-page color insert. ... Read more

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A must have in your library for SCUBA Instructors, Divecon / Divemasters & Assistant Instructors
Are you a Divemaster?Are you a DM candidate?If so - you know you are the "go to" guy.You can never have enough explinations for the friends you dive with!

Adding this book to your knowledge base allows you to really explain what is going on, to your dive buddies.If you are just the "interested" or concerned scuba diver - this book really helps you understand scuba diving and some of the concepts applied while diving.

Embarrassing Errors
This book is good for a young kid who wants to understand basic physics. However, this book contains some embarrassing errors. In the nuclear weapons section, the authors describes the first atomic bomb (the one that was detonated over Hiroshima) as "Fat Man" and the 2nd atomic bomb (another one that was dropped to Nagasaki) as "Little Boy." The author got it wrong. The truth is the 1st atomic bomb was "Little Boy" and the 2nd one "Fat Man."

I wonder how many kids who read this book later somehow found the author's mistake.

I just hope that other sections don't contain errors.

This is one of the most helpful science books that I have ever read!
I am a high school student interested in pursuing physics as a career. Since I participate in many clubs and classes regarding science, I find myself needing to do a lot of studying. However, after reading this book, I realized that I had been able to cover enough information to impress my team mates and keep my A in physics! This book covers everything: from motion and forces to sound, history to light, modern physics to magnetism, and heat to electricity. It is easy to read and written as though it is a friend who is simply informing you, not a genius who's lecturing you! Perfect for the beginning student interested in learning about the world around them, or even the intermediate or advanced one who is looking for some interesting facts and a handy reference guide. I recommend this book 100%!

General Physics Questions & Answers
This book has the answers to many questions that you or your family may have about physics. Even if you do not have a specific question, just reading the book is both fun and educational. For example:

Why is the Earth magnetized?
What is the tallest building in the world?
What do AM and FM mean and how do they differ?
What is the longest bridge in the world?
How does the human eye see?

OK for Children
This book might serve the need of elementary school children, but anyone with an introduction to physics will find the book to be of little use. There are hundreds of short (one paragraph) responses to all sorts of questions, some of them not much related to physics. At times the author wants to predict the future: What does the future hold for fusion? At times the author answers a question other than the one asked: Why do monkeys have tails? (The response is on the physical function of tails.)
Also there is little order tothe text other than broad chapter headings. So if you have a question, the book provides little help in finding the answer.
Overall, a weak piece of bathroom reading. ... Read more

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Very accessible, brief, introduction to physics for the non-science major. A text written for the curious, non-scientist who wants to know how modern physics came to be, and figure out what lies behind the stories in the science columns of their newspapers. ... Read more

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Physics for Poets
I am a retired college professor and nuclear physicist.This book, Physics for Poets by Robert March, is an interesting and well-written survey of physics for the non-specialist.I recommend it for anyone who wants to find out what physics is all about without first mastering calculus and differential equations.Good book.

Physics Without Math!!
Everybody (almost) gets physics and now I can add myself to that august society.This is a big jump for a liberal arts person and this little book is the key.

Physics for the Humanities
As an educator, I am thrilled to report great success with this text. Dr. March more than aptly guides the average physics layperson through an exciting and well organized journey in the development of modern physics. The natural integration of historical narrative with foundational physics is a stunning achievement. The guided lessons are well complemented by the exercises in the appendix. As a whole this text provides the basis for an enjoyable learning experience.

I would recommend this text for anyone planning on teaching an introductory level physics course or sojourning alone through this exhilarating subject matter.

Can be used as Refreshment for Survivors of Freshman Physics
March gets it just right by employing the soft to understand the hard.I read this book during my sophomore (after having finished my ABET accredited physics) Christmas vacation.It started me on a path that lead to a very powerful and useful understanding of physics.

Not just for poets, but for everyone interested in modern physics
When I looked at the title of this book, I thought that the contents would be much different than they are. It is a popular summary of the major ideas of modern physics and a short history of how those ideas were developed. I did not see where the poetry reference could be applied. While there are a few references to earlier people and times, the discussion starts with Galileo and his exploration of the laws of physics. One interesting point was that March describes a bit of the personality of Galileo, calling him " often boorish, pugnacious and petty." To most modern scientists, Galileo was a martyred hero, forced to recant under pressure from the church. The picture painted by March makes him seem more human, which I found refreshing.
The next step is to Isaac Newton and his development of the three laws of motion, his explanations of the behavior of gravity and calculus. Energy in all its' forms is the next point of discussion, followed by the famous Michelson-Morley experiment that "proved" that the Earth does not move. This leads to relativity and the role of Albert Einstein. The final section covers atoms, quantum mechanics and quarks.
The writing is very well done, all textual explanations are easy to follow and March spends the appropriate amount of time in describing the personalities of the people who made the discoveries. He also places each of them in their appropriate historical context, describing the current state of the scientific world when they made their discoveries. However, unlike some other popular writers of physics books, March includes equations in his explanations. I applaud him for this; I consider science books without the appropriate equations to be the ultimate in dumbing down for commercial advantage.
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Designed to help you develop your intuitive abilities in physics, the PHYSICS LAB MANUAL emphasizes conceptual understanding and includes a thorough discussion of physical theory to help you see the connection between the lab and the lecture. Each lab includes a set of pre-lab exercises, and many labs give you hands-on experience with statistical analysis. ... Read more

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It works.
I used this book for a Physics course last semester.I found the book tobe somewhat ambigous when explaining things such as significant digits.Afew more examples could have been used. However, the book fulfills it'spurpose.When used in conjunction with labs, the excercises in the bookgive a student the experience he/she needs to understand the way ascientist must go about collecting data. ... Read more