Kyle Forinash is professor of physics at the University of Indiana Southeast, in New Albany, Indiana. He has published papers in non-linear dynamics and theoretical biophysics in addition to pedagogical papers about the use of computers and the Internet in introductory physics courses and for distance learning. He is co-author of Mathematical Methods in Physics: Partial Differential Equations, Fourier Series, and Special Functions.
"As we continue our quest for sustainability, it is essential to
understand the numbers and the scientific principles behind them.
Foundations of Environmental Physics is a great place to start for
students of physics to learn about the environment, especially
energy, and for students of the environment to learn physics."
--John Randolph, Professor of Environmental Planning, Virginia
Tech
"Because this is a rapidly changing field, Forinash (Indiana Univ.
Southeast) wisely concentrates on fundamental principles...Notable
attention is paid to important but interdisciplinary topics such as
energy storage and the analysis of risk...The text is dense and
rewards close attention to every page."
-- "Choice"
"I highly recommend this book for all students of environmental
science. If you have not taken college-level physics, you will
still find the presentation understandable, and if you have, you
will find many new insights and applications. Especially noteworthy
are the chapters on topics not usually covered in environmental
science books, such as energy storage and risk assessment."
--John Harte, Professor of Ecosystem Science, U.C. Berkeley
"This book introduces the fundamental concept of energy usage and
fate, seen from the point of view of environmental engineers and
scientists. . . . I believe that this is one of the best books
written on the subject matter. Kyle Forniash did an excellent job
in presenting the ideas and topics covered in his book. The book
contains an ample number of examples that an engineer and
environmental scientist should carry to get quick estimates of real
life problems. Several problems, questions and exercises are given
at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this book to
environmental engineers and scientists seeking knowledge on energy
use, its current and future challenges and its impact on the
environment."
-- "Contemporary Physics"
"This is the best textbook for science students at this level that
I've seen. The selection of topics and their coverage is
comprehensive, and the author has excellent expository skills."
--Robert Bent, Professor Emeritus of Physics, Indiana University,
Bloomington
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