Physics for Scientists and Engineers |  | Authors: Paul M. Fishbane, Stephen Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thornton
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 1240
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Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 9 x 1.8
ISBN: 0136632122
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780136632122
ASIN: 0136632122
Publication Date: August 1992
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Product Description
This calculus-based introduction to physics, presents physics not as "classical" or "modern", but as macroscopic or microscopic, presenting them as they relate to specific technical and scientific issues. Principles of modern physics are integrated throughout and, when appropriate, modern physics topics are intertwined with classic principles to allow students to develop intuition for and appreciation of this material as early as possible. Calculus and other mathematical tools are self-contained and become progressively more difficult; students learn the maths as they need to know it. Optional, stand alone sections provide detailed coverage of more subtle points; offer real-world models to explain technical concepts; and set off particularly detailed derivations of important equations. Student-oriented pedagogy helps put theory into practice, with worked examples, end-of-chapter problems, problem-solving boxes, together with hints and strategies in margin notes.
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 get it out of here November 1, 1999
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a second year engineering student, I have had the misfortune of using this book for my second consecutive semester of physics. Unlike this sentence, the book rambles. It is my opinion, also representative of engineers in general, that the book contains too much useless theoretical garbage and random derivations. It also has some really obnoxious hand-drawn diagrams at the end of each chapter. This book would be perfect if its length were cut to approximately 1-2 % of its current length, or around 12-20 pages. These pages should include nothing but equations, computer-drawn diagrams, problems, and solutions. Life would indeed be better without this book in its current state.
Reminds me of a diarrheto-supreme October 7, 1999
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book reminds me of many unpleasant things, most of which are not within the scope of things permitted in a review. I am at a loss for words to accurately portray my feelings toward this book. I am now in my second semester of physics using this book, and I am fortunate to even know how to spell "physics," much less be able to apply a single iota of knowlege of the subject. I can say, without a doubt, that my life and humanity in general would be much better without this book and its useless derivations and babblings. I hope that it is taken out of print very soon for the sake of mankind.
please kill me...... March 5, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
...and put me out of the misery I am now in because of this horrible book. To make matters worse my instructor uses the text as the sole source of info from which we are to learn. This book makes physics suck hard
 A helpful text, worth having. November 4, 1998
philip.cook@ucl.ac.uk (London, UK)
I used this book throughout my first year of college physics. It is well written and the format makes it easy to extract information.The book's failing is its lack of examples; the examples given are generally good, but they are too few for a book at this level.
 From the Student's Perspective September 22, 1996
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As an engineering student using this text everyday there are
definite strengths and weaknesses of the text. The text is
written cleary, but at times rambles, and can confuse the
reader. Example problems are generally clear and help the reader
understand, but again, tend to add too much unnecessary theory and
discussion. The Engineer is only interested in ways to solve
problems and a general explanation, not page after page of
theory development and formula integrations to explain a formula. Strong points are good
relation of physics to everyday experience, clear and easily
understood diagrams, and a progressive arrangement of the material.
"Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Fishbane et al would
be a "bible" for engineering physics if 2/3 of the unnecessary
and vague discussions were removed, and problem solutions clarified rather than
simple answers given at the back of the book. Engineers learn more by example,
and unfortunately too few useful examples are provided.
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