The Physical Universe | 
 enlarge | Authors: Konrad B Krauskopf, Arthur Beiser
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Category: Book
Buy New: $95.00
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 13658
Media: Paperback
Edition: 12
Pages: 734
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8 x 1.3
ISBN: 0073312754
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780073312750
Publication Date: January 8, 2007
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Product Description
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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 Very good book and CD September 24, 2005
Guillermo B. Fierro (Miami, Florida)
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
The book is very good and the merchant was excellent in service and delivery.
From the Viewpoint of a Freshman High School Student. November 30, 1998
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
Very Easy Book To Read February 25, 2006
D. Clarke (Hartford, CT)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is self explanatory and easy to read. I use this book for my SC 102 class. I'm a senior non-science major and it is really a good book.
Creationism vs. evolution June 5, 2007
Melissa Ibe (Brooklyn, NY)
0 out of 16 found this review helpful
If you believe in creationism then read this book with caution. This book tries to brainwash you into thinking that evolution is based on solid foundation and creationism is quack. Buyer beware. I would not buy this book for someone under 18 years of age.
 Nice edition, but it is really necessary? April 16, 2004
W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
For over thirty years, McGraw has been putting out various editions of this highly successful textbook. Now in its tenth iteration, McGraw has made an important extension. It added a CD (which was long overdue). Plus, the book gives access to an online resource called PowerWeb. Pretty snazzy! You can access whole bunches of material there which is simply not in the book.Hopefully, this may help motivate some students to learn more effectively. But a disquieting counterargument has arisen in some quarters. Is a new edition really needed? Perhaps an earlier edition would suffice for most students. If so, this would let several buy second hand versions far more cheaply. But if the publisher goes to this edition, and it is made mandatory by a school, then it is far harder for students to find used versions. At least for a few years. And later? When those used editions start circulating, what if the publisher and school then go to a newer edition?
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