Physics of the Life Sciences

Jay Newman - 2008

Overview

This textbook integrates physics principles with life sciences. Each chapter is designed with student learning in mind, offering a variety of educational aids. These include open-ended questions, multiple-choice quizzes, and quantitative problems, with an average of approximately 50 per chapter. Additionally, the book provides worked examples, averaging over five per chapter, to illustrate concepts. The content is further enhanced by a rich collection of nearly 600 photos and line drawings.

Who it's for

• Students of life sciences requiring a physics foundation.
• Individuals seeking to understand the quantitative aspects of biological systems.
• Learners who benefit from diverse study aids like questions and worked examples.

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 736 pages
• Published by Springer
• ISBN: 9780387772585
• Published in 2008
• Features approximately 600 illustrations