Physics, 2nd ed., expanded. International ed.

Ohanian, Hans C.

ISBN 10: 0393958256 / ISBN 13: 9780393958256

Published by Norton, 1989

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Large paperback in very good - condition. Name written on first blank page, otherwise appears to be clean inside. 2nd edition, expanded. International edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Physics, 2nd ed., expanded. International ed.
• Publisher: Norton
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393958256
• ISBN 13: 9780393958256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Physics

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Synopsis

The objectives of this book to present a contemporary, modern view of classical mechanics and electromagnetism, and to offer the student a glimpse of what is going on in physics today.

About the Author

Hans C. Ohanian received his B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D. from Princeton University, where he worked with John A. Wheeler. He has taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Union College, and the University of Vermont. He is the author of several textbooks spanning all undergraduate levels: Physics, Principles of Physics, Relativity: A Modern Introduction, Modern Physics, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, and, with Remo Ruffini, Gravitation and Spacetime. He is also the author of dozens of articles dealing with gravitation, relativity, and quantum theory, including many articles on fundamental physics published in the American Journal of Physics, where he served as associate editor for some years. He lives in Vermont.