Physics

By James S. Walker

Book Overview

Intended for algebra-based introductory physics courses. An accessible, problem-solving approach to physics, grounded in real-world applications James Walker's Physics provides students with a solid conceptual understanding of physics that can be expressed quantitatively and applied to the world around them. Instructors and students praise Walker's Physics for its friendly voice, the author's talent for making complex concepts understandable, an inviting art program, and the range of excellent homework problems and example-types that provide guidance with problem solving. The Fifth Edition includes new "just-in-time" learning aids such as "Big Ideas" to quickly orient students to the overarching principles of each chapter, new Real-World Physics and Biological applications, and a wealth of problem-solving support features to coach students through the process of applying logic and reasoning to problem solving. This text is also available in two volumes, which can be purchased separately: Physics, Fifth Edition, Volume 1 ( includes Chapters 1--18) ISBN: 9780134031248 Physics, Fifth Edition, Volume 2 (includes Chapters 19-32) ISBN: 9780134031255 Also Available with MasteringPhysics MasteringPhysics from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students before, during, and after class with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics. Students can further master concepts after class through traditional and adaptive homework assignments that provide hints and answer-specific feedback. The Mastering gradebook records scores for all automatically graded assignments in one place, while diagnostic tools give instructors access to rich data to assess student understanding and misconceptions. Mastering brings learning full circle by continuously adapting to each student and making learning more personal than ever--before, during, and after class. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringPhysics does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringPhysics, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringPhysics, search for: 0321993764 / 9780321993762 Physics Plus MasteringPhysics with eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of: 0321976444 / 9780321976444 Physics, 5/e 0321980395 / 9780321980397 MasteringPhysics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Physics, 5/e This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 032161111X
• ISBN13: 9780321611116
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Length: 1248 Pages
• Weight: 6.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent text for a first year physics student

There are a lot of bad physics textbooks out there and only a handful of great ones, and I think this book qualifies as one of the great ones. First, the writing is very clear. Will everyone understand everything after reading a chapter once? Definitely not. Physics is hard, especially if you've been educated in typical American schools. But Walker knows what misconceptions you have and he addresses them. He gives thorough...

Worthwhile book...

This book is pretty good at explaining things, but my teacher usually comments that she doesn't like a lot of the problems at the end of the chapter. Personally, I feel that having the book has helped me a lot in understanding physics.

Physics (3rd Edition) (MasteringPhysics Series)

Good Condition. The book did not take too long. I am very pleased with the purchase.

Comprehensive Physics Book

A great physics textbook. Has lots of illustrations and worked out examples. Also provides a plethora of different types of problems on the same material. Chapters are well organized and easy to read. A great text.

A readable book with rigor

I used this book after becoming disgusted with couple of other textbooks. In my view, the level of rigor is about the same as that of Sears, Zemansky and Young but much more readable than Sears. This is probably the best trig based book in the market to have come out in last ten years.