Foundations of Physical Science
Foundations of Physical Science

Author: Thomas C. Hsu

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781588920591

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Science is an exploration and discovery of ideas about the universe, and that ideas and knowledge connect and enhance our lives. This program is presented and sequences in a way that moves the student through an inquiry-based learning approach.

Philosophy of Physics
Philosophy of Physics

Author: Tim Maudlin

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2015-05-26

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 0691165718

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Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-time This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more. Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory Provides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein Explains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time Covers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more Requires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics

Fundamentals of Physical Science
Fundamentals of Physical Science

Author: James T. Shipman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780669397642

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[The book] is designed for the college nonscience major. The textbook emphasizes the basic concepts in physics, chemistry, and astronomy and presents an overview of meteorology and geology. Because many courses cover only physics, chemistry, and perhaps astronomy, [the authors] have concentrated [their] efforts in those areas of physical science; however, [they] do provide broad-brush coverage of meteorology and geology for courses that present more of a survey of phsycial science. One of the features of [the book] is the importance [the authors] place on fundamental concepts ... [Their] approach is more descriptive than quantitative ... Even though [they] have treated each discipline both descriptively and quantitively, little emphasis is placed on math. [They] have provided mathematical assistance for students who may need it.-Pref.