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College Physics: International Edition Paperback – 24 January 2005

by Jerry D Wilson (Author), Anthony J Buffa (Author), Bo Lou (Author)
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Appropriate for a two-term algebra-based physics course.

The Sixth Edition of this text places an even stronger emphasis on the biomedical applications, while continuing to present fundamental physics concepts in a clear and concise manner.

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  1. Print length
    1048 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pearson
  4. Publication date
    24 January 2005
  5. Dimensions
    21.6 x 3.4 x 27.6 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0131743368
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0131743366
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 6th edition (24 January 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1048 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0131743368
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131743366
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.6 x 3.4 x 27.6 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 172 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Algebra Based Physics Text
Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2002
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Physics is a difficult subject. This text does an admirable job of making a difficult subject easier.
There are advantages and disadvantages to disallowing the writer to use calculus in writing the material. Some formulas require calculus to derive and so must be either taken on faith as true, or the derivations looked up in a calculus based test. Fortunately the times when this issue comes up are few enough to not seriously hamper the flow of the book.
This book may be read as a first book on Physics. I strongly recommend the book Conceptual Physics by Hewitt for a running start at the subject.
Members of the lay public interested in physics may read both of these texts, as they are at introductory level and contains material on classical as well as modern physics.
The units are in SI ( metric ) which simplifies the math.
The Wilson and Buffa text has Color photos of natural phenomenon and situations that illustrate the physics under discussion. There examples are intermixed throughout showing how to work problems involving the principles involved.
I believe this book is an important part of a well rounded education. Physics is NOT an easy topic. If it were, then Newton would have developed theories on relativity and gravity waves. This book does what it was designed to do, that is assist beginners in starting their journey.
I read the book. I found it to be fun.
Katherine Rogers
Yes, Real girls do physics.
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Blaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Buying the previous edition saved me a lot of money.
Reviewed in the United States on 8 July 2011
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This summer, the physics department decided to go with the 7th edition. My teacher said that there is not much of a difference at all between the 6th and 7th editions. The bookstore was selling the 7th edition for $160 and I got this book for $15 including expedited shipping. So far, the differences have not been noticeable and this book is working just fine. The examples are helpful in the book and the book flows in a logical order that builds upon what you learn.
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4.0 out of 5 stars great for the price
Reviewed in the United States on 7 March 2017
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i got my book in very rough shape but for an almost %90 off retail well worth the few ripped falling out pages. this sound like a negative review but its not as long as you dont mind well worn books this is a great purchase.
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robert t thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!!
Reviewed in the United States on 13 August 2016
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Older book packed full of helpful physics explanations and problems. Shows problems worked out in detail and provides excellent analogies. Prepared me well for radiological physics. A bargain at any price.

Very helpful for understanding electricity and magnetism. I was able to dramatically increase my understanding of concepts and how things work after reading this book.
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