The Basics of Physics by Richard L Myers

The Basics of Physics by Richard L Myers

Students will be introduced to the science of physics, and its applications to everyday life, in this volume. 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.

Myers has written, for the Basics of the Hard Sciences series, an introductory book for students with a broad prospectiveThe basics of classical, quantum, and nuclear physics, as well as relativity, are discussed with many diagrams and tables for the uninitiated. A section is provided with physics experiments that are simple enough for most high school students. Myers offers a brief history of the theories and facts presented, something missing in many science works. There is also a brief introduction to the field of physics as a career, possibly encouraging a student to study further. Finally, the book contains a fairly handy glossary, table of elements, conversion tables, selected bibliography, and good index. Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates. * Choice *
The text is well written, minimizes the math presented, gives good descriptions of the concepts, and includes interesting historical accounts of the developments in the various fields of physics. * SB&F *
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. * SciTech Book News *

Rusty L. Myers is professor of environmental science at Alaska Pacific University where he has taught for the past 25 years. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry, environmental science, and statistics. Dr. Myers' research includes work on air quality, water quality, science education, and science and the humanities. He has received several national awards for teaching, including the 1994 Alaska Professor of the Year award from the Carnegie Foundation for Higher Education.

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ISBN 13	9780313328572
ISBN 10	0313328579
Title	The Basics of Physics
Author	Richard L Myers
Series	Basics Of The Hard Sciences
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2005-12-30
Number of pages	384
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