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Physics: Principles with Applications |  | Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Edition: 6th
Pages: 1040
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Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 1.5
ISBN: 0130606200
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
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For algebra-based introductory physics courses taken primarily by pre-med, agricultural, technology, and architectural students. This best-selling algebra-based physics text is known for its elegant writing, engaging biological applications, and exactness. Physics: Principles with Applications, 6e retains the careful exposition and precision of previous editions with many interesting new applications and carefully crafted new pedagogy. It was written to give students the basic concepts of physics in a manner that is accessible and clear. The goal is for students to view the world through eyes that know physics.
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 outstanding July 30, 2006
Dr. A.M.
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I used Giancoli as my primary text in high school, and found it to be a superb text. I think those complaining of a lack of worked problems are missing the entire point of this text and the essence of studying physics. This book is about understanding physics principles and the equations you use to solve physics problems. You will find that with this understanding (certainly provided by this excellent text), the need for mindless ploughing through physics problems is lost. You will be able to solve physics problems on the basis of your conceptual understanding of the problems. So many students rely on rote learning and repetition by doing hundreds of questions. Sure, you might be able to attack similar problems for the next week or so, but as soon as you stop practicing, the skill is lost. True mastery of physics comes from appreciation of principles, not mere recognition of patterns in problems...this text will help you achieve such an appreciation.
Clear and nice physics book for intro students November 18, 2005
M. C. Kim (Davis, CA)
40 out of 44 found this review helpful
I know physics is hard for all of us, but this book is very clear in explaining physics. It does not involve in calculus, so usually it is better for most students who never took physics. So if you did not take physics class before, I highly recommend this book because it does not use pompous or intricate words that most science textbook writers do. Not only is it an easy reading, but also it has awesome questions and problems that make you think and that check whether you know really physics.
Most my friends who were in engineering or math majors had easy physics teachers in high school. Some of them did not even take physics at all. Surprisingly, they dived into calculus based physics book and they found the subject to be incredibly hard. I understand their pain because I think this book can be a bridge that can connect high school physics(so easy ones) and calculus based physics.
I also read Serway's College Physics, and in my opinion, I think Giancoli wrote better job in explaining physics with more clear diagrams. The sentences that he uses grabs my attention. Serway confused me and I was stuck a lot from his book. Problems in examples are so much better in Giancoli as well and diagrams were better as well.
So before you read calculus based physics, read this one thoroughly and you will be able to breathe in higher physics class.
a superb introduction to physics for serious students July 13, 2010
Y. Zhu
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I usually find that the people who dislike this textbook are those who aren't fluent in math / science. I'm not very surprised with this, because this is certainly a tough textbook, primarily intended for serious students. While overall the book is pretty clear and well-written, this textbook is challenging in that it doesn't provide many explanations to challenging problems, has a very high emphasis on problem-solving, and goes very in-depth on very challenging topics. So, if you really don't have much of an interest in physics, you're probably not going to like this book very much.
For serious students, however, this book is an excellent overview of introductory algebra-based physics, and will definitely prepare students for more advanced calculus-based physics courses. First, the text definitely is well-written and clear to read, and does an excellent job explaining the concepts. It mentions common student errors on topics such as Newton's Second Law, or Electromagnetic Induction, and overall is very concise compared to other textbooks I've seen. It also frequently provides diagrams / images to further understanding, and includes nice chapter summaries at the end. Unfortunately, understanding the concepts isn't enough in physics. To truly understand physics, one must be able to APPLY the concepts into real-world situations. This is the tough part about physics, and that's what this textbook truly emphasizes. Giancoli doesn't make physics just a bunch of plug and chug computational math. Giancoli makes the student THINK AND UNDERSTAND physics, through very very insightful and tricky examples, problem-solving strategy boxes, and most importantly, a vast amount of challenging problems that require thought and struggle. In addition, the book frequently provides APPLICATIONS of physics to real-world situations. The book frequently links physics to subjects such as biology (calculate the velocity of a protein molecule! / understand how torque / muscles work together), chemistry (entropy), and even geology (how wind in cave functions, how pendulums determine thickness of ground). So, this textbook also is EXTREMELY thorough and covers quite a lot of material for an introductory textbook.
To conclude, let me emphasize again that physics is not just about understanding some concepts and then memorizing some formulas. Physics is about thinking, applying, and problem-solving, and those are the skills Giancoli highly highly emphasizes, which is what makes this textbook a bit challenging. For serious students, this book will provide them an excellent overview of introductory physics. For students uninterested in physics, this book not only will be challenging, but also not very helpful.
Fast Service! June 28, 2010
Genny
Extremely satisfied with speed of service. I was given an expected date of like a week. The product was shipped the same day and I received it the next day. I needed it for an exam and thanks to the speedy service I was prepared.
Perfect Pysics Book September 23, 2007
M. Kazanjian (Los Angeles, CA USA)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
The perfect book to study physics. Many pictures and great problems. It applies physics to everyday life and makes physics very interesting. A great book for all levels of study: high school, college, university, grad school, etc.
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