Physical Science

by Bill W. Tillery

Physical Science , Eighth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools. Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students. The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed. The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. With laboratory studies, the text contains enough material for the instructor to select a sequence for a two-semester course. It can also serve as a text in a one-semester physics and chemistry course.

Genres: Textbooks, College

683 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Robert]

Read the first 10 chapters for PHSC. Read the last 14 chapters because I thought it might be useful.

[Jimyanni]

Not the most riveting reading, of course, although even in that regard, it's much better than most. But this book gives a good amount of detail on a large number of topics in the non-Biological Sciences, from Physics and Chemistry through Astronomy and Geology. It's an excellent intro to a large range of subject matter, and is mostly pretty understandable and readable for the non-specialist.

[BISMA]

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