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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Edition: | 7th Edition | | Page Count: | 1,088 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 17, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 94,723th |
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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core physics concepts -- from classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and electricity to magnetism, light, and nuclear physics -- and get the best possible grade. At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the...
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| Physics, Student Study Guide
by John D. Cutnell (Author), Kenneth W. Johnson (Author)
Improving the Game When it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's Physics--the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of Physics, Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game--problem solving. Now in their new Seventh Edition, you can expect the same spirit of innovation that has made this text so successful. Here's how the Seventh Edition...
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| Physics, Student Solutions Manual
by John D. Cutnell (Author), Kenneth W. Johnson (Author)
Improving the Game When it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's Physics--the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of Physics, Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game--problem solving. Now in their new Seventh Edition, you can expect the same spirit of innovation that has made this text so successful. Here's how the Seventh Edition...
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| Introductory Physics with Algebra as a Second Language: Mastering Problem-Solving
by Stuart E. Loucks (Author)
Get a better grade in Physics!
Physics may be challenging, but with training and practice you can come out of your physics class with the grade you want! With Stuart Loucks' Introductory Physics with Algebra as a Second Language(TM): Mastering Problem-Solving, you'll get the practice and training you need to better understand fundamental principles, build confidence, and solve problems.
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Improving the Game When it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's Physics--the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of Physics, Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game--problem solving. Now in their new Seventh Edition, you can expect the same spirit of innovation that has made this text so successful. Here's how the Seventh Edition continues to improve the game! AMP Examples (Analyzing Multi-Concept Problems) These unique new example problems show students how to combine different physics concepts algebraically to solve more difficult problems. AMP examples visually map-out why the different algebraic steps are needed and how to do the steps. GO (Guided Online) Problems in WileyPLUS These new multipart, online tutorial-style problems lead students through the key steps of solving the problems. Student responses to each problem step are recorded in the grade book, so the instructor can evaluate whether the student really has mastered the material. WileyPLUS WileyPLUS provides the technology needed to create an environment where students can reach their full potential and experience the exhilaration of academic success. WileyPLUS gives students access to a complete online version of the text, study resources and problem-solving tutorials, and immediate feedback and context-sensitive help on assignments and quizzes. WileyPLUS gives instructors homework management tools, lecture presentation resources, an online grade book, and more. Visit www.wiley.com/college/wileyplus or contact your Wiley representative for more information on how to package WileyPLUS with this text. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 34 reviews)
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Happy with transaction by L. Hu  5 Stars
October 24, 2009
book came in a timely manner and in good condition just as described.
wouldn't be the least bit reluctant to buy from this seller in the future.
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Maybe great for MCAT review, not for physics-interested students by M. Schooley (Wichita, KS)  1 Stars
October 22, 2009
There is no algebra-based physics textbook that is designed to inculcate an understanding of physical processes. A tool for studying for the MCAT, whose physics questions are a joke (ask any biophysics major applying to med school) is fine, but that isn't the same as a textbook that teaches actual physics.
Cutnell and similar books are used in courses for students majoring in biology, healthcare-field-track students (even exercise-science students), agriculture-science students, and middle-school-science, biology and chemistry teachers-to-be. Some colleges that require humanities and social science students to take science courses may use it or its counterparts, although many of these institutions have devised alternative courses ranging from astronomy to physics for presidents that require no mathematics to pass.
Where algebra-based "physics" is required, most students, except pre-meds, are satisfied to cram quickly the formulas needed to get Cs or inflat-o-Bs (C- performance in my era).
In high school, I used the Bronx High School of Science textbook, as did millions (or was it only hundreds of thousands?) of bright science-interested young minds during the "We-must-beat-the-Russians" Cold War hysteria. It was a good book, conceptually. But without calculus-based mathematics, it really suffered. It made us memorize formulas without understanding, which wasn't physics, it was anti-physics.
For example, an equation on motion, where distance a moving object traveled was dependent on 1/2 acceleration x time^2 was simply something to be memorized, with zero understanding. For a ball thrown, a parabolic trajectory in space, if not vertically tossed, or parametized against time even if vertical, implying a squared element, made a little sense. But where did the 1/2 come from? It was an arbitrary factor. And for an accelerating object in deep space, the whole thing was an arbitrary factoid. That WAS NOT PHYSICS. It was ANTI-PHYSICS.
This and other algebraic entities were originally derived using calculus. God didn't just hand the equations to Moses--I should say Newton--they came from concepts, for which a mathematical field was devised that corresponded, which was what scientists call elegant and beautiful.
Textbooks like Cutnell's do not convey beauty. The vast majority of students using these books, none of whom at the college level are majoring in physics or physics-dependent engineering, cram the factoids and formulas because somebody else has dictated they take some "physics" course, even though the dictator has no interest whatseover in physics, and knows very well, or should know, neither does the dictated-to poor-slave student.
Are we talking fraudulence here? I'm not making an accusation, but posing an honest question. Consider the complaint that the student's solutions manual doesn't have solutions to the REALLY HARD problems. To my mind, it suggests to me, either:
A. instructors aren't supposed to assign such problems, since their students aren't physics-interested or talented, but they are included to create an illusion that the book is not a mickey-mouse textbook, even though the text itself would seem to be mickey-mouse (to some people, at least), as it doesn't contain the information necessary to enable students to solve these really hard problems;
B. these problems are included to enable some d***head instructors to send a message to students that they are "dumb" by assigning these problems and nailing them;
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C. (in combination with A) the authors didn't know how to solve these problems themselves (which only a perusal of instructor's solutions manuals would be able to determine, but students aren't allowed to find out if this is the case, this being corrupt pseudo-"science", real science being enlightenment of students, not manipulative concealment of knowledge from students.)
In any case, I can't help but see abuse of students in this. If you consider the institutions and courses Cutnell/Johnson and similar books are used, it's hard to avoid concluding, for me at least, that nobody expects the purchasing students to use physics in their future careers. Or hobbies. Or whatever.
It's a nice ca-ching operation for the sellers, for sure. Consider, one of the most revered, awesome physics books of all time is Richard Feynmann's Lectures on Physics. Written ca. 1960. Still selling hot today to real students of physics. For an algebraic treatment of physics, there is zero reason to make new editions, except to manipulate and exploit students, which is to say keep them from buying used textbooks, for which the authors and publisher make no money. (For calc-based texts, the situation is largely the same, where old lions are asked to accept Young-Turk coauthors, who, in order to justify their presence, modify, and generally muck-up really good "timeless classic" textbooks, like Halliday & Resnick and Hugh D. Young.)
The vast, vast majority of people here who buy Cutnell / Johnson are not physics-enamored students.
I'm really posting this for the benefit of high school physics-interested students, such as 10th-11th graders who DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE PHYSICS, but have physical-understanding curiosity, and home-school students with math and physical-science proclivities. This book, which is used in community colleges for non-physics-interested students, but alas is also used in some "honors" pre-AP physics C and in some AP Physics B classes, is not for you. You being 16-17, science-interested and talented doesn't equal being an 18-19 year old without that interest and talent. Learn some calculus, and then a calculus-based physics course, and things will make sense, and you will feel the "Aha, this is neat stuff," experience that makes you want to learn more.
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Great condition by J. Garcia (Caldwell, ID USA) 5 Stars
October 21, 2009
The book was in an excellent condition for an used book. The shipping was faster than I expected. Great product!
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Great price, Good Delivery time arrival by Yanisse Berrios (Puerto Rico)  4 Stars
September 18, 2009
The book arrived in excellent timing, it met with the time frame given. The price could not have been better. The corners of the book were a bit bent out of shape do to the packaging. It would of been wise to use a box instead of a plastic like bag. Other than that I would definitely buy again from this seller. :)
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AWESOME! by Paul Michael Budd (Columbus, OH USA) 5 Stars
April 24, 2009
The book was advertised as used, but appeared brand new! The pages and cover were all crisp. I was completely satisfied, and you cannot beat the price!
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| Physics, Student Solutions Manual
by John D. Cutnell (Author), Kenneth W. Johnson (Author)
Improving the Game When it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's Physics--the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of Physics, Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game--problem solving. Now in their new Seventh Edition, you can expect the same spirit of innovation that has made this text so successful. Here's how the Seventh Edition...
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| Physics, Student Study Guide
by John D. Cutnell (Author), Kenneth W. Johnson (Author)
Improving the Game When it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's Physics--the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of Physics, Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game--problem solving. Now in their new Seventh Edition, you can expect the same spirit of innovation that has made this text so successful. Here's how the Seventh Edition...
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| Cioffari's Experiments in College Physics
by Dean Edmonds (Author)
For the full-year introductory physics course, calculus or non-calculus based, this complete laboratory text and workbook contains forty-four of the most popular college physics experiments. Each experiment includes detailed sections on theory, equipment, procedures, calculations, and questions. Available as a custom publishing option.
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| Introductory Physics with Algebra as a Second Language: Mastering Problem-Solving
by Stuart E. Loucks (Author)
Get a better grade in Physics!
Physics may be challenging, but with training and practice you can come out of your physics class with the grade you want! With Stuart Loucks' Introductory Physics with Algebra as a Second Language(TM): Mastering Problem-Solving, you'll get the practice and training you need to better understand fundamental principles, build confidence, and solve problems.
Here's how you can get a better grade in physics:
Understand the basic...
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| Physics, Chapters 18-32 (Volume 2)
by John D. Cutnell (Author), Kenneth W. Johnson (Author)
This bestselling book helps readers understand the interrelationships among basic physics concepts and how they fit together to describe our physical world. Real-world physics applications are presented throughout the chapters, including many biomedical applications, to show how physics principles come into play over and over again in our lives. Highlighted Problem Solving Insights sections explain each calculation in detail, guiding readers through the quantitative process. The Concepts at a...
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