A New Series From Johns Hopkins University Press
Key Concepts in Applied Physics
Background
The pace of new
technological developments today is staggering. It is quite challenging for even the experts in a field to
remain current. Individuals who are
not experts, yet aspire to contribute to the field, face the daunting task of
wading through volumes of material, trying to separate the wheat from the chaff,
as they attempt to develop both the breadth, and depth, of knowledge required.
In today’s economy,
technically savvy individuals can expect to change careers
3 – 5 times during their lifetimes. It
is natural for these people to want to leverage their skills and remain in
technical fields. How can these
technically literate people move from the ranks of being “informed” to that
of “experienced”?
To assist in this
transition the Johns Hopkins University Press is pleased to announce a new
Series – Key
Concepts in Applied Physics. This
series of books will summarize the latest developments in a field of study by
presenting a overview of the most important topics, described in enough detail
to allow individuals to quickly appreciate their importance with additional
information being provided in the form of tables, figures, and references.
A definition of frequently encountered acronyms will also be provided.
Each volume will be prepared by experts in the field and will retail for
approximately $14.95.
Audience
Individuals who are new to a research field, such as new
graduate students or those making a change in career paths, are the primary
audience for the series. Any
individuals who have a technical background or experience, but no insight into
the real challenges of the field, would benefit from material that could help
bridge the gap between their general knowledge and the specific knowledge in the
field itself.
Search for Authors
The Johns Hopkins University Press is currently seeking authors who can
contribute manuscripts on the following, or related, topics. Suggestions
for any manuscripts describing the applications of physics to all branches of
science, engineering, and technology are welcomed and encouraged.