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Physics for Science and Engineering

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I'm a thirty-nine year old, used-to-be-chemistry-turned-arts major twenty years ago. I got this book in 83 and recently picked it up to refresh my memory of physics (mid-life crisis, no doubt). It is just absolutely incredible. Most helpful are the calc reviews--"just in time reviews" well past differential equations. I also have a recent edition of Young and Freedman that they use at MIT. It doesn't hold a candle to Marion. The only reason I can imagine why it isn't used more is politics--the main author isn't around to push it. It's the ticket, laddie!

Best physics book I've read yet. (College Freshmen/Sophomore level). The questions at the end of the chapters are fantastic the examples are relevant and easy to understand. THEY MUST REPRINT THIS BOOK!!!!!

Other than the fact that the primary author died, and the publisher doesn't know how to make long lasting large books, the book contents are OUTSTANDING!! Most problems with intro BOOKS are prerequisites! In essence, FORGET THE WORDS CONCURRENT, REPLACE THAT word with ASSUMED. Review Algebra, Trig and BUY a used book on ANALYTIC GEOMETRY. Have them and at least the 1st and second semesters of calculus learned prior to chapter one. Book may be used either as a standard or honors course. Quite detailed!! Because it is such a great book, expect to wear it out before your senior year. If your lucky enough to get and learn Marions junior/senior books you won't have a problem through grad school.

I bought the book back in 1983 in India. and solved all the problems. I still have them and proudly show the solutions to my friends and collegues. Thank You Professor Marion !!! and Thank You Professor Hornyak !!!!. I learned so much from your book especially the way you define weight. I request the publishers to reconsider publishing the book. Perhaps an Asian or an Indian edition will be cheaper and benefit a lot many students.

Professor Gosavi