Physics for The Life Sciences - Tapa dura

Preface Part One: The Mechanics of Biological Systems Chapter 1: Physics and the Life Sciences Chapter 2: Kinematics Chapter 3: Forces Chapter 4: Biomechanics Chapter 5: Centre of Mass and Linear Momentum Chapter 6: Kinesiology Part Two: Energy, Biochemistry and Transport Phenomena Chapter 7: Energy and its Conservation Chapter 8: Gases Chapter 9: Work and Heat For Non-Mechanical Systems Chapter 10: Thermodynamics Chapter 11: Transport of Energy and Matter Chapter 12: Static Fluids Chapter 13: Fluid Flow Part Three: Vibrations, Acoustics and Hearing Chapter 14: Elasticity and Vibrations Chapter 15: The Ear and Communication Chapter 16: Sound Absorption, Transmission Part Four: Electrical Phenomena Chapter 17: Electric Force and Field Chapter 18: Electric Energy and Potential Chapter 19: The Flow of Charges Chapter 20: The Atom Part Five: Atomic, Electromagnetic and Optical Phenomena Chapter 21: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 22: Geometric Optics Chapter 23: X-Rays Chapter 24: The Atomic Nucleus Part Six: Applied Clinical Physics Chapter 25: Nuclear Medicine Chapter 26: Radiation Therapy Chapter 27: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

The second edition of Physics for the Life Sciences brings the beauty of physics to life. Taking an algebra-based approach with the selective use of calculus, the second edition provides a concise approach to basic physics concepts using a fresh layout, consistent and student-tested art program, extensive use of conceptual examples, analytical problems, and instructive and engaging case studies.