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The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition,Used
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This innovative physics textbook intended for science and engineering majors develops classical mechanics from a historical perspective. The presentation of the standard course material includes a discussion of the thought processes of the discoverers and a description of the methods by which they arrived at their theories. However the presentation proceeds logically rather than strictly chronologically, so new concepts are introduced at the natural moment. The book assumes a familiarity with calculus, includes a discussion of rigid body motion, and contains numerous thoughtprovoking problems. It is largely based in content on The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat, a book designed in conjunction with a telecourse to be offered by PBS in the Fall of 1985. The advanced edition, however, does not coincide exactly with the video lessons, contains additional material, and develops the fundamental ideas introduced in the lowerlevel edition to a greater degree.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition'? A: The textbook focuses on developing classical mechanics from a historical perspective, making it suitable for science and engineering majors.
- Q: What prerequisites are needed to understand this textbook? A: A familiarity with calculus is assumed, making it essential for readers to have a basic understanding of calculus concepts.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 604 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the book includes numerous thought-provoking problems, making it suitable for self-study as well as classroom use.
- Q: What type of binding does this textbook have? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition' published? A: The book was published on January 14, 2008.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of the textbook is Steven C. Frautschi.
- Q: Does this edition include additional material compared to previous versions? A: Yes, the advanced edition contains additional material and further develops the fundamental ideas introduced in earlier editions.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What subject category does this textbook fall under? A: The textbook falls under the subject category of Mechanics.