A Student's Guide Through the Great Physics Texts

Book Details

• Author: Kerry Kuehn

• Publisher: Springer

• Language: English

• Edition: 2015 Edition

• ISBN: 9781493913657

• Pages: 380

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions:

  • 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.0 inches

About The Book

Space, Time and Motion by Kerry Kuehn is the second volume in A Student's Guide through the Great Physics Texts series. This comprehensive guide introduces the science of motion and rest by analyzing significant portions of the foundational works of key scientists: Galileo, Pascal, Newton, and Einstein. The book is structured to encourage critical thinking, providing a chronological approach to understanding key concepts in physics through classic texts.

Key features of the book include:

• Chronological Approach: The book is organized to provide a historical and scientific context to key developments in the understanding of motion, space, and time, from Galileo's Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences to Einstein's Relativity.

• Study Questions and Exercises: Each chapter includes a reading selection followed by study questions that help guide the reader’s analysis of the text. Numerical and laboratory exercises at the end of each chapter enable readers to apply key concepts and test their understanding.

• Perfect for College and Advanced High School Students: This book is an ideal college-level textbook for students in the natural sciences, history, or philosophy, as well as an advanced high-school resource.

• Foundational Texts: Key works explored in the book include Galileo's insights into motion, Pascal's exploration of fluid equilibrium, Newton's principles of natural philosophy, and Einstein’s theory of relativity.

• Encourages Lifelong Contemplation: Through the study of these classic texts, readers are encouraged to think deeply about the nature of the universe and develop a lifelong appreciation for the scientific method and philosophy of physics.

This book is perfect for students looking to build a strong foundation in physics, providing historical context alongside scientific principles. It fosters a critical and circumspect approach to understanding the natural world while preparing students for advanced coursework.