Conceptual Physics, 13th Edition

Conceptual Physics, 13th Edition

Paul G. Hewitt teaches physics through ideas first and equations second, and he draws the illustrations himself. Conceptual Physics 13th edition is the 2021 update of his textbook, published by Pearson in paperback.

The book takes in a wide spread of general physics topics, told in an engaging narrative style. It suits students meeting physics for the first time as well as readers who want a firmer grip on the concepts.

Hewitt’s style

Most physics textbooks lead with mathematics. Hewitt leads with explanation, so readers understand what is happening before they calculate anything. His own drawings run through the book and carry much of that explanation.

Who uses the 13th edition

It is a nonfiction textbook used in general physics courses, especially those for students outside physics and engineering majors. Anyone who wants to understand how the physical world works, without a heavy math load, will find it approachable.

Why students pick a conceptual approach

Physics can feel like a list of formulas when it is taught as calculation first. A conceptual book turns that around and asks what the formula means before asking what it equals. That suits non-science majors meeting a lab science requirement, high school graduates preparing for college physics, and future teachers who need to explain ideas clearly to others.

Readers coming back to physics after some years away also find this format easier to restart with. Hewitt’s drawings make the explanations visual, and the narrative style reads more like a well-told account than a reference manual. This copy is the paperback 13th edition from 2021, ISBN 9780135746264.

Book details

• Title: Conceptual Physics
• Author: Paul G. Hewitt
• Edition: 13th edition
• Publisher: Pearson
• Published: 2021
• ISBN-13: 9780135746264
• Format: Paperback

Questions buyers ask

Do I need strong math skills for Conceptual Physics?

The book puts concepts first, with a narrative style aimed at understanding rather than heavy calculation.

Who illustrated the book?

Paul G. Hewitt, the author, drew the illustrations himself.

When was the 13th edition published?

Pearson published it in 2021.

Is this the paperback?

Yes. This listing is the paperback 13th edition, ISBN 9780135746264.