Physics (Cliffs Quick Review)
by Linda Huetinck Ph.D., Scott Adams
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Author: Linda Huetinck Ph.D., Scott AdamsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-06-15
ISBN: 0764563831
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
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Book Review: Does more harm than good
Summary: 1 Stars
I picked up this one when I needed refresher for a tutoring job that I took on recently. I have an advanced degree in physics and have been a teaching assistant at the university level for this type of physics, so I do qualify to review this book.
One of the major reason why I tried Cliff's Quick Review was that I had a very good experience with a couple of their high school math review books, namely geometry and pre-calculus. I was expecting to give me very quick overviews of what I remember learning but have since forgotten about the details. They did not disappoint.
The physics version, however, is an entirely different story. While it does give you a very superficial refresher of equations and concepts on most topics, the discussions are not very thorough and often erroneous. In fact, I became angry reading the authors' very half-baked discussions and descriptions. The diagrams, which to my mind are very important to visually understand physics, are not very meticulously drawn and sometimes wrong. Especially horrendous is the chapters on modern physics (nuclear physics, special relativity, etc.). At times I do not think that the authors even understand about what they are writing. For example, to understand special relativity, it is crucial that one properly identifies which are the observed and the rest-frame quantities, but the authors do not elaborate the point and just write down equations. It is a good thing few high school instructors emphasize those topics that students do not have to learn from the chapters from this book.
Overall, it is very clear that this book lacked proper editing by capable hands. One of those books that should not be recommended.
Summary of Physics (Cliffs Quick Review)
When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core physics concepts -- from classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and electricity to magnetism, light, and nuclear physics -- and get the best possible grade.At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase -- and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed.
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