本书分两册, 上册包括力学、振动与波、波动光学、分子运动论、热力学基础和狭义相对论 ; 下册包括静电学、导体和电介质、稳恒磁场、磁介质、电磁感应和量子物理学基础。

Physical Science , Eighth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools. Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students. The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed. The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. With laboratory studies

本书共有30章, 分为六个部分: 力学、热力学、振动与波、电磁学、光学和近代物理。内容包括了经典物理学中最基本的知识点, 对狭义相对论、量子物理、原子物理、原子核及基本粒子等近代物理知识也做了简要的介绍。