Addison-Wesley / Prentice Hall

Physics & Astronomy

Browse available resources for Physics & Astronomy:



Conceptual Physical Science, 3/E
Paul G. Hewitt, City College of San Francisco
John Suchocki, St. Michael's College
Leslie A. Hewitt

ISBN-10: 0321051734
ISBN-13: 9780321051738

Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 832 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $136.00
This item is out of print and is no longer available for purchase.

Conceptual Physical Science , Third Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach and friendly writing style in a new edition that provides stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of new media resources (to help professors in class, and students out of class). The book's consistent, high-quality coverage includes five new chapters on chemistry, astronomy, and earth science for an even more balanced approach to physical science. New Integration icons help students connect themes and concepts throughout the book, helping students see the big picture.

Hundreds of new exercises and problems have been added to the Third Edition for instructors who want more quantitative and computational material for their course. The dynamic new media program includes hundreds of animations and interactive tutorials developed specifically for students taking physical science. Media references throughout the book point students to additional online help, and help instructors more easily integrate text and media into their course.

  • A student-centered writing style weaves real-world examples and applications into the text to capture students' attention and give them context.
  • Engaging, amusing art make rigorous scientific concepts less intimidating and visually and intellectually easier to grasp.
  • Link To boxes connect key concepts to everyday life experiences. Interspersed throughout the chapter, these boxes promote discussion of relevant topics like the environment and geology.
  • Checkpoints at the end of each section reinforce key concepts and help students test their understanding of what they have just read.
  • Computational Problems give students more practice with applying the basic concepts of science to quantitative problems, using straightforward calculations to enhance their learning.
  • End-of-chapter problems and exercises help students test their understanding of the material covered in the chapter.

  • Figuring Physical Science—in-chapter calculations—allows students to practice the quantitative skills they need to master the concepts of physical science and be able to apply their knowledge.
  • New art and design provide an integrated look and feel while retaining Hewitt's hallmark student-friendly style.
  • Science Integrated Icons connect themes and concepts throughout the book, helping students see the big picture of physical science.
  • Powerful media package includes a comprehensive suite of award-winning interactive online tutorials that offer students 24/7 help. A media grid in the front of the text shows at a glance the wealth of media available for students and professors, chapter by chapter—from in-class presentation tools to out-of-class, online learning aids.
  • Media Icons throughout the text direct students to online, award-winning interactive tutorials that further explain key concepts.
  • Expanded end-of-chapter material now includes informative experiments and activities students can do at home, as well as hundreds of new problems and exercises. A new Learning More section lists additional resources for further exploration of the topics covered in the chapter.
  • Revised Table of Contents contains five new chapters on chemistry, astronomy, and earth science for an even more balanced and integrated coverage of physical science.
  • Linear Rotational and Motion Appendix added by popular request.
  • NEW: Insight Boxes throughout the margins link the science to the fascinating world around us.



 Prologue: About Science.

 I. PHYSICS.

 1. Patterns of Motion and Equilibrium.

 2. Newton's Laws of Motion.

 3. Momentum and Energy.

 4. Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

 5. Projectile and Satellite Motion.

 6. Fluid Mechanics.

 7. Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics.

 8. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase.

 9. Static and Current Electricity.

10. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction.

11. Sound Waves.

12. Light Waves.

13. Properties of Light.

II. ATOMS AND CHEMISTRY.

14. Atoms and the Periodic Table.

15. Visualizing the Atom.

16. The Atomic Nucleus.

17. Elements of Chemistry.

18. Mixtures.

19. How Atoms Bond.

20. Molecular Attractions.

21. Chemical Reactions.

22. Acids and Bases.

23. Oxidation and Reduction.

24. Organic Compounds.

III. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE.

25. Minerals and How We Use Them.

26. Rocks.

27. The Dynamic Earth.

28. Water on Our World.

29. Surface Processes.

30. A Brief History of the Earth.

31. The Atmosphere, the Oceans, and Their Interactions.

32. Weather.

33. The Solar System.

34. The Stars and Beyond.

35. Special and General Relativity.

Appendix A On Measurement.

Appendix B Linear and Rotational Motion.

Appendix C Vectors.

Appendix D Exponential Growth and Doubling Time.

    Conceptual Physical Science, Fourth Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach with a friendly writing style, stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of media resources to help professors in class, and students out of class. This engaging text provides a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses.

     

    The dynamic media program includes a wealth of Interactive Figures™, Videos,  and Interactive Tutorials developed specifically for students taking physical science. Instructors also have a wide array of electronic support materials on the Media Manager CD-ROM set, including JPEGs of all figures from the book, PowerPoint® Lecture Outlines and Clicker Questions, and more.

  • 0321516958Conceptual Physical Science, 4/E
    Hewitt, Suchocki & Hewitt
    © 2008 | Addison-Wesley | Paper; 920 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321516958 | ISBN-13: 9780321516954
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

Paul G. Hewitt was a Silver Medallist Flyweight Boxing Champion for New England State at the age of 17. He was then a cartoonist, sign painter, and uranium prospector before beginning his physics studies.

Hewitt's first book, Conceptual Physics, now in its Ninth Edition, was published in 1971, while he was teaching at City College of San Francisco. He has also served as a guest lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California at Santa Cruz, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and most recently at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Hewitt recently retired from teaching at the City College of San Francisco and at San Francisco's world-famous science museum, the Exploratorium.

John Suchocki received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1987 from Virginia Commonwealth University, where his research focused on the isolation and characterization of natural products. After a two year post-doc in medicinal chemistry/pharmacology at the Medical College of Virginia, John became a visiting assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he began working with his uncle, Paul Hewitt, on Conceptual Physical Science. After a couple of years at the Manoa campus, John transferred to and eventually received tenure from Leeward Community College, one of the University of Hawaii's community colleges. At Leeward CC, his research efforts turned to chemical education, with particular emphasis on liberal arts chemistry courses and distance learning technology. After a decade in Hawaii, John relocated to Vermont with his wife and three children, where he now teaches liberal arts chemistry at Saint Michael's College. Concurrent to his writing and teaching careers, John is also the writer of Conceptual Chemistry, now in its Second Edition, and a producer of multimedia content for science education, including his Conceptual Chemistry Alive! CD-ROM series.

Leslie Hewitt, a former teacher at Westlake Elementary School in Daly City, CA, received her B.A. in Geology from San Francisco State University.

View a Sample Chapter PDF:

 

Take a closer look Physical Science Place | Want More Math?
Want Less Math? | Sample Chapter

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, contact your Pearson Higher Education representative for pricing and ordering information.

This title is a member of the The Physical Science Place Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the The Physical Science Place Series page.

    The Hewitt team offers a text that is highly accessible, flexible, and hands-on. Forty concisely written chapters allow you to better select topics to match your course and the needs of your students. Conceptual Physical Science — Explorations presents a clear and engaging introduction to physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences. The authors use analogies and everyday examples to clarify key concepts and help students better understand the world around them. The textbook's consistent, high-quality coverage combines active learning with critical thinking exercises, hands-on experiments, review questions, and quantitative problems.

  • 0321051661Conceptual Physical Science: Explorations
    Hewitt, Suchocki & Hewitt
    © 2003 | Addison-Wesley | Paper; 779 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321051661 | ISBN-13: 9780321051660
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.


Copyright ©2008 Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Permissions