The Basics of Physics (Basics of the Hard Sciences) [Hardcover]

Richard L. Myers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basics of the Hard Sciences | Publication Date: December 30, 2005

Students will be introduced to the science of physics, and its applications to everyday life, in this volume. Tracing its development from antiquity to the present, the author examines all aspects of physics including motion, work, energy, heat, matter, light, and electricity. Quantum & Nuclear physics are also included. The chapter with instructions for experiments in physics will assist students in projects for science fairs, and the chapter on physics as a career will help students to explore the various options for working in this field of science. A glossary, conversion table, and list of the Nobel Prize Winners in Physics will provide the additional tools necessary for students.

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Grade 10 Up–Though it covers a broad range of topics, this textbook-style survey suffers from arid, passive-voice prose and inadequate indexing–a bad combination for a general reference resource. An opening pair of chapters covering the early history of physics is followed by 13 others, each taking up a single class of phenomena, from Translational Motion and Heat to Quantum Physics and Relativity. Myers closes with instructions for two dozen simple experiments and a brief look at careers in the physical sciences. He keeps the focus steadily on classical physics; students researching such cutting-edge topics as superstring theory, superconductivity, or quantum entanglement will find little or nothing here, and even subjects that are discussed in some detail–quark flavors and colors, for example–are not picked up in the skimpy index. In addition, several entries in the multimedia resource list are more than 20 years old. The text is supplemented by frequent equations, charts, and diagrams, plus the occasional drab black-and-white graphic. Libraries already owning an upper-level science encyclopedia, either online or in multiple volumes, will only find this useful as, at best, a supplementary resource.–John Peters, New York Public Library
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"After reviewing the history of physics and its founders, this introductory textbook explains the basic principles of mechanics, motion, work, energy, heat, matter, vibration and waves, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. A glossary and 25 simple experiments are provided." -

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (December 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313328579
• ISBN-13: 978-0313328572
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,320,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A basic introduction to physics and its daily applications, April 26, 2006

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This review is from: The Basics of Physics (Basics of the Hard Sciences) (Hardcover)

Rusty L. Myers' THE BASICS OF PHYSICS joins others in the 'Basics of the Hard Sciences' series, providing students at the advanced high school through college levels with a basic introduction to physics and its daily applications. A historical overview of the discipline's evolution and science compliments chapters discussing experiments, science fair projects, and options for working in the field. Perfect for students considering entering the discipline.