The Penguin Dictionary Of Physics
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The Penguin Dictionary of Physics stands as an authoritative and indispensable reference work, presenting clear, concise definitions and explanations across the full breadth of physical science — from classical mechanics and thermodynamics to quantum theory, electromagnetism, and relativity. Compiled under the editorial direction of Valerie H. Pitt and Laurence Urdang Associates Ltd, it instructs students, educators, and curious minds alike with precise terminology drawn from every major branch of physics, making the abstract tangible and the complex accessible. A cornerstone of the celebrated Penguin reference series, this dictionary illustrates the enormous scope of physics as a discipline, tracing connections between foundational principles and cutting-edge scientific concepts. The entries are crafted with a clarity and rigour that rewards both the casual browser and the serious student, offering a reliable companion for anyone seeking to navigate the demanding language of the physical world — a world governed by laws that, once understood, reveal the breathtaking architecture of the universe itself.
Author: Valerie H. Pitt
Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The Penguin Dictionary of Physics stands as an authoritative and indispensable reference work, presenting clear, concise definitions and explanations across the full breadth of physical science — from classical mechanics and thermodynamics to quantum theory, electromagnetism, and relativity. Compiled under the editorial direction of Valerie H. Pitt and Laurence Urdang Associates Ltd, it instructs students, educators, and curious minds alike with precise terminology drawn from every major branch of physics, making the abstract tangible and the complex accessible. A cornerstone of the celebrated Penguin reference series, this dictionary illustrates the enormous scope of physics as a discipline, tracing connections between foundational principles and cutting-edge scientific concepts. The entries are crafted with a clarity and rigour that rewards both the casual browser and the serious student, offering a reliable companion for anyone seeking to navigate the demanding language of the physical world — a world governed by laws that, once understood, reveal the breathtaking architecture of the universe itself.