Conceptual Integrated Science, 3rd edition
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📚 Delivered within 24 hours via email Conceptual Integrated Science connects ideas across the sciences with an engaging overview of physics, chemistry, earth science, astronomy and biology, at a level appropriate for non-science students. Author Paul Hewitt’s engaging narrative emphasizes unifying concepts across physical and life sciences in a clear, friendly writing style with fun, relevant examples.
The 3rd Edition expands on the theme of integration, deepening connections between the sciences with Integrated Science spreads. Updated Technology boxes feature modern references and contemporary applications that add relevance to help you connect science with your everyday life.
Published by Pearson (June 25th 2019) – Copyright © 2020
ISBN-13: 9780135626573
Subject: Physics
Category: Physical Science
Description
Table of Contents
- About Science
PART I. PHYSICS
- Describing Motion
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Momentum and Energy
- Gravity
- Heat
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Waves: Sound and Light
PART II. CHEMISTRY
- Atoms and the Periodic Table
- The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
- Investigating Matter
- Chemical Bonds and Mixtures
- Chemical Reactions
- Organic Chemistry
PART III. BIOLOGY
- The Basic Unit of Life: The Cell
- Genetics
- The Evolution of Life
- Diversity of Life on Earth
- Human Biology I: Control and Development
- Human Biology II: Care and Maintenance
- Ecology
PART IV. EARTH SCIENCE
- Plate Tectonics: The Earth System
- Rocks and Minerals
- Earth’s Surface: Land and Water
- Surface Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Environmental Geology
PART V. ASTRONOMY
- The Solar System
- The Universe
APPENDICES
- On Measurement and Unit Conversion
- Linear and Rotational Motion
- More on Vectors
- Exponential Growth and Doubling Time
- Physics of Fluids
- Chemical Equilibrium
