Paul Hewitt
Paul Hewitt pioneered the conceptual approach to teaching at City College of San Francisco, with guest spots at the University of California at both the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses, and the University of Hawaii at both the Manoa and Hilo campuses. He also taught his physics course for 20 years at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. His books are translated in 12 languages and used worldwide.
Paul Hewitt pioneered the conceptual approach to teaching at City College of San Francisco, with guest spots at the University of California at both the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses, and the University of Hawaii at both the Manoa and Hilo campuses. He also taught his physics course for 20 years at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. His books are translated in 12 languages and used worldwide. See less
Paul Hewitt's Featured Books
Paul Hewitt book reviews
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Conceptual Physics
Excellent!
This is a comprehensive physics book that makes learning a joyful experience at any age. Using examples from everyday life it shows why physics matters. The drawings made things clear, pleasant, and ... Read More
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Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Conceptual physical Science keeps it Simple!
by Sheikh, Oct 21, 2008
I
needed this book for science class. The author takes a complex subject
and makes it palatable for the novice. Side notes on the page make
light hearted humor of profound ideas. Read More
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Conceptual Physics
Misconceptual Physics
This book frequently oversimplifies concepts to the point that it encourages misunderstanding and misconception. It would be appropriate for a Physics First type science program, where kids take ... Read More
