Books by "Francisco J. Tapiador"
2 books found
Physics. An introduction
by Francisco J. Tapiador
Physics. An Introduction is a book for anyone who wants to know the fundamentals of this science and its application in the natural world. Through a multitude of examples in which physics plays a central role, it explains in a rigorous but simple way how bodies move, what energy is, what we know about light and electromagnetic radiation, or the dynamics of fluids, without forgetting quantum physics and relativity. The book contains all the physics necessary to form an opinion on current issues, such as renewable energies or climate, and conveys a precise idea of what this experimental science consists of. The book is suitable for self-taught learning beyond college, but also for formal training in one semester physics subjects in degrees such as environmental sciences, biology, architecture or geology, since it covers all the contents at the required level, in a narrative form, with a minimal mathematical apparatus, and providing examples that help motivate students. It is in fact the contents taught by the author in the last two decades in the in the environmental sciences degree program at UCLM.
This book is the latest and most comprehensive reference to the regional geography of Spain, taking into account emergent issues such as biodiversity, climate change and nationalism. It appeals to scientists as well as to students and instructors and all fields of geography, regional, environmental and cultural studies, and business related disciplines. It covers the whole range of topics from the physical to the human geography of Spain and provides detailed insights into all 17 autonomous communities. Dozens of GIS maps and hundreds of photographs and images including remote sensing imagery make this volume a must have for every geography department.