This is an outstanding text with a long history that has been updated and given a fresh look, including worked examples pulled out of the text into numbered boxes. The text is now also accompanied by stronger media support with "CPS" eInstruction student response system questions, more extensive online quizzing, and PowerPoint lectures. Aimed at presenting the essentials of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Physical Universe shows students how science works, how scientists approach problems, and why science constantly evolves in its search for understanding. The text can also be packaged with its long time companion student study guide, which includes a review of chapter terms and concepts; self quizzing for extra practice; and solved problems from the text.
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Konrad B. Krauskopf was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and earned a B.S. in chemistry from University of Wisconsin in 1931. He then earned a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California in Berkeley. When the Great Depression made jobs in chemistry scarce, Professor Krauskopf decided to study geology, which had long fascinated him. Through additional graduate work at Stanford University, he earned a second Ph.D. and eventually a position on the Stanford faculty. He remained at Stanford until his retirement in 1976. During his tenure, Professor Krauskopf also worked at various times with the U.S. Geological Survey, served with the U.S. army in occupied Japan, and traveled to Norway, France, and Germany on sabbatical leaves. His research interests included field work on granites and metamorphic rocks and laboratory study on applications of chemistry to geologic problems, especially the formation of ore deposits. In recent years, Professor Krauskopf had spent time working with various government agencies on the problem of radioactive waste disposal.
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This review is from: The physical universe (Schaum's outline series in science) (Paperback)
This title is a comprehensive look at many aspects of science. Its Study guide is very helpful in preparing for examinations. The book, however, has a complicated way of explaining material. This slight defect may be reduced with the help of the useful appendixes, and study guides.
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This is one of the best general physical science books I've seen. I've enjoyed the 4th edition for years, and I wanted a later edition. This one is great! Seller was quick to ship, everything in good order.
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All of us belong to two worlds, the world of people and the world of nature. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
active nonmetals, radio waves from space, nonmetal atoms Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Milky Way, North America, South America, Nobel Prize, Los Angeles, New York, Proxima Centauri, Albert Einstein, Paleozoic Era, Tethys Sea, Pacific Ocean, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Multiple Choice, New Jersey, North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Mesozoic Era, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream, Soviet Union, San Francisco, West Indies, Hubble Space Telescope, Indian Ocean Browse Sample Pages:
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All of us belong to two worlds, the world of people and the world of nature. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
active nonmetals, radio waves from space, nonmetal atoms Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Milky Way, North America, South America, Nobel Prize, Los Angeles, New York, Proxima Centauri, Albert Einstein, Paleozoic Era, Tethys Sea, Pacific Ocean, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Multiple Choice, New Jersey, North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Mesozoic Era, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream, Soviet Union, San Francisco, West Indies, Hubble Space Telescope, Indian Ocean Browse Sample Pages:
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