{"title":"Kirsten Franklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eKirsten Franklin's works offer clear and accessible introductions to complex scientific topics, particularly at the intersection of biology and physics. Her writing is tailored for students and professionals in health and life sciences, providing foundational knowledge with practical relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a focus on educational content that bridges disciplines, emphasising understanding through engaging explanations and well-structured presentations. These books serve as valuable references for those seeking to deepen their comprehension of biological physics and related subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-biological-physics-for-the-health-and-life-sciences-by-paul-yates-9781118934500","title":"Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thoroughly updated and extended new edition of this well-regarded introduction to the basic concepts of biological physics for students in the health and life sciences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to provide a solid foundation in physics for students following health science courses, the text is divided into six sections: Mechanics, Solids and Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity and DC Circuits, Optics, and Radiation and Health. Filled with illustrative examples, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e features a wealth of concepts, diagrams, ideas and challenges, carefully selected to reference the biomedical sciences. Resources within the text include interspersed problems, objectives to guide learning, and descriptions of key concepts and equations, as well as further practice problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew chapters include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptical Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Geometric Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThermodynamic Processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeat Engines and Entropy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThermodynamic Potentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive text offers an important resource for health and life science majors with little background in mathematics or physics. It is also an excellent reference for anyone wishing to gain a broad background in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKinematics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eForce and Newton’s Laws of Motion Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWaves Sound and Hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFluid Dynamics Temperature and the Zeroth Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal Gases Phase and Temperature Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater Vapour\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThermodynamics and the Body Static Electricity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElectric Force and Field\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCapacitance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirect Currents and DC Circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Eye and Vision Optical Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAtoms and Atomic Physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Nucleus and Nuclear Physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIonising Radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMedical Imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMagnetism and MRI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor’s support material available through companion website, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/biological_physics\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/biological_physics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47420739092716,"sku":"9781118934500","price":132.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71ER_m57BnL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774393948"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kirsten-franklin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}