Frank R. Spellman

Physics for Nonphysicists

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Produktbeschreibung

Environmental professionals who look beyond their specialties and acquire knowledge in a variety of sciences not only make solving on-the-job problems easier for themselves, but they also increase their employment opportunities. This fifth book in the 'non-specialist' series provides both professionals and students with a clear, concise overview of the most important aspects of physics in a way that anyone, even those who have never taken a formal physics course, can relate to.

Produktdetails

• Science for Nonscientists Nr.5
• Verlag: RLPG/Galleys
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 536g
• ISBN-13: 9780865871830
• ISBN-10: 0865871833
• Artikelnr.: 26015027

Autorenporträt

Frank R. Spellman is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the author of more than fifty books, including Chemistry for Non-Chemists, Biology for Non-Biologists, and Ecology for Non-Ecologists.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 1 Measurement Chapter 2 2 Force and Motion Chapter 3 3 Work
Energy
and Momentum Chapter 4 4 Circular Motions and Gravity Chapter 5 5 Atoms
Molecules
and Elements Chapter 6 6 Thermal Properties and States of Matter Chapter 7 7 Wave Motion and Sound Chapter 8 8 Light and Color Chapter 9 9 Electricity

Rezensionen

Spellman... provides an overview and review of the jargon, concepts, and key concerns of physics and physics in enviornmental action. Book News, Inc.