Physical Science, Twelfth Edition, is intended to serve the needs of
non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical
science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing,
complemented with useful pedagogical tools.
Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while
providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new
way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is
assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical
sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all
students.
The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the
instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed.
The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a
combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. Along with the
accompanying laboratory manual, the text contains enough material for
the instructor to select a sequence for a two-semester course.