Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)

This book is so good that I never have to ask my wife (an Engineer) for help. In that sense it is good for family relations as well.


New to Physics?   October 24, 2002
53 out of 54 found this review helpful

If you are new to physics and know nothing about the subject than this is the place to start. It makes learning physics fun and easy. It covers all the basics and unlike other books their are no mistakes that I am aware of. This book takes a non-mathematical approach toward the subject so you don't have to be a wiz at math. Although, their is some math involved, most is optional. Their are problems to be solved on almost every page and their is a quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you learn. Their are other great physics books out there but this is the best one I've read, hands down.

Might I also recommend, 'Physics Made Simple'. A great book as well.


A Good Start   March 11, 2002
D. Yee
39 out of 39 found this review helpful

This book is a great place to start for anyone wanting to learn the basics of Newtonian physics. I decided to read this book in preparation for my high school's Physics AP class that I'll be taking next year. Comparing this book to an outline of the course, I found that the book covers more topics than the class, but in less detail. Like I said, it's great for the basics, but that's about it. The approach is rather non-mathematical, but very clear and easy to understand. Kuhn has done a great job of making basic physics understandable. This book, in conjunction with a study text, such as Schaum's Beginning Physics I or a textbook, would be an ideal way to learn physics on your own.


Great prep for the Praxis Exam for Physics   February 21, 2005
George J. Kloss (Butler, NJ United States)
17 out of 21 found this review helpful

Used this to prepare for the Praxis exams. Took Physics in college 13 years previous. This baby covered me. Had enough questions and covered a broad enough range to get me ready.

Had tride Cliffs Notes for Physics and that lacked the substance, examples and breadth to prepare me for the test.


For the self disciplined   January 10, 2007
Charlotte El
6 out of 10 found this review helpful

This book will help anyone who feels they do not comprehend as quickly as others it is a introduction to physics and provides a understanding what physics is. If your not sure what physics is and never took it in school this book will be helpful prior to you taking the course in college or highschool.