(1) College Physics (2) A Complete Physics written for London Medical Students and General Use (3) Experimental Electricity (5) Light and Sound (5) School Certificate Examples in Physics (6) Laboratory Manual in Physics (7) Praktische Physics

Abstract

THE present system of examinations has recently been subjected to much adverse criticism, and the possibility that good may have arisen from the system seems rarely to be considered. This system in general has led to systematic teaching, and the results of this are clear in the present standard of training in elementary physics compared with that of twenty years ago. Physics was then in many schools rather a neglected subject, whereas there is now a reasonably high general level of attainment. Of course, it is always possible to sacrifice the teaching so that passing an examination becomes its main purpose; but the examination can scarcely be held wholly responsible for this evil.

(1) College Physics

By Prof. C. E. Mendenhall Prof. A. S. Eve Prof. D. A. Keys. Pp. xi + 592. (Boston, New York, Chicago and London: D. C. Heath and Co., 1935.) 3·76 dollars.

(2) A Complete Physics written for London Medical Students and General Use

By W. H. White. Pp.vii + 848. (London: Richard Clay and Sons, Ltd., n.d.) 15s.

(3) Experimental Electricity

By M. M. Das. Pp. xvi + 334. (London: English Universities Press, Ltd., 1935.) 4s. 6d.

(5) Light and Sound

By H. G. Lambert P. E. Andrews. (Elementary Science Series.) Pp. vii + 183. (London: University Tutorial Press, Ltd., 1935.) 2s. 3d.

(5) School Certificate Examples in Physics

By Dr. W. G. Davies. Pp. vii + 176. (London: Edward Arnold and Co., 1935.) 2s. 6d.

(6) Laboratory Manual in Physics

By Prof. A. A. Knowlton Prof. Marcus O'Day. Second edition. Pp. xi + 137. (New York and London: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1935.) 7s. 6d. net.

(7) Praktische Physics

zum Gebrauch für Unterricht, Forschung und Technik. Von F. Kohlrausch. Siebzehnte vollstandig neu bearbeitete Auflage. Herausgegeben von F. Henning. Pp. x + 958. (Leipzig und Berlin: B. G. Teubner, 1935.) 32 gold marks (inland); 24 gold marks (abroad).