Summary: For the calculus-based General Physics course primarily
taken by engineers and science majors (including physics
majors). This long-awaited and extensive revision maintains
Giancoli's reputation for creating carefully crafted, highly
accurate and precise physics texts. Physics for Scientists and
Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy with a clear and direct
narrative and applications that draw the student into the
physics. The new edition also features an unrivaled suite of
media ...show moreand on-line resources that enhance the
understanding of physics. This book is written for students. It
aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner
that is accessible and clear, and to teach students by
anticipating their needs and difficulties without
oversimplifying. Physics is a description of reality, and thus
each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences
that students can directly relate to. We then move on to the
generalizations and more formal treatment of the topic. Not onl