The Physical Universe ISE

Auteur

Konrad B. Krauskopf was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and earned a B.S. in chemistry from University of Wisconsin in 1931. He then earned a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California in Berkeley. When the Great Depression made jobs in chemistry scarce, Professor Krauskopf decided to study geology, which had long fascinated him. Through additional graduate work at Stanford University, he earned a second Ph.D. and eventually a position on the Stanford faculty. He remained at Stanford until his retirement in 1976. During his tenure, Professor Krauskopf also worked at various times with the U.S. Geological Survey, served with the U.S. army in occupied Japan, and traveled to Norway, France, and Germany on sabbatical leaves. His research interests included field work on granites and metamorphic rocks and laboratory study on applications of chemistry to geologic problems, especially the formation of ore deposits. In recent years, Professor Krauskopf had spent time working with various government agencies on the problem of radioactive waste disposal. Professor Krauskopf passed away on May 8, 2003.

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Aimed at presenting the essentials of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Physical Universe shows students how science works, how scientists approach problems, and why science constantly evolves in its search for understanding. The book concentrates on those aspects of the physical sciences most relevant to a nonscientist who wants to understand how the universe works and to know something about the connections between science and everyday life. The new edition continues the important theme of helping students become well-informed citizens.

The new edition of The Physical Universe is also available in McGraw Hill Connect, featuring SmartBook 2.0, STEM Prep Modules, Application-Based Activities, a Curated Question Bank, and more!

Contenu

Chapter 1: The Scientific Method

Chapter 2: Motion

Chapter 3: Energy

Chapter 4: Energy and the Future

Chapter 5: Matter and Heat

Chapter 6: Electricity and Magnetism

Chapter 7: Waves

Chapter 8: The Nucleus

Chapter 9: The Atom

Chapter 10: The Periodic Law

Chapter 11: Crystals, Ions, and Solutions

Chapter 12: Chemical Reactions

Chapter 13: Organic Chemistry

Chapter 14: Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

Chapter 15: The Rock Cycle

Chapter 16: The Evolving Earth

Chapter 17: The Solar System

Chapter 18: The Stars

Chapter 19: The Universe