What can you expect to find in this forum?

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In the Science and Math Textbooks Forum we gather all subjects related to textbook publications in science. This includes

• textbooks about natural sciences and mathematics which can also cover fields like economy or philosophy if it is standard literature
• written lecture notes about the above, but links to lecture notes might get broken after a while, and videos are not included
• links to websites with books, preferable those available for free
• questions about the above
• recommendations of the above
• reviews about the above
• published corrections to the above
• questions about what to read and use in certain situations

It will not include

• material which does or might breach copyright laws
• promotion of book stores / websites
• all about DIY sources which can be found here:
  https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/resources-for-diy-projects.953370/
• videos, since we have a separate video section for them

 

[TonyG]

Hello,

I would like to address some points regarding the forum guidelines for the Science and Math Textbooks Forum. Firstly, I believe it is important to include textbooks about natural sciences and mathematics in this forum, as they are essential resources for learning and understanding these subjects. However, I suggest that the forum also allows for discussions on textbooks that cover related fields such as economy or philosophy, as they can provide valuable insights and connections to the core subjects.

Furthermore, I agree that written lecture notes can be a helpful resource, but we should be cautious about including links to them as they may become broken over time. Instead, I suggest that we focus on providing recommendations for textbooks or websites that offer reliable and comprehensive lecture notes.

In addition, I believe it is important to include links to websites with books, especially those that are available for free. This can make learning more accessible and affordable for students and researchers.

I also support the inclusion of questions, recommendations, and reviews about the above-mentioned resources. This will create a platform for productive discussions and exchange of knowledge among members.

However, I have concerns about the inclusion of published corrections to textbooks. While it is important to acknowledge and address any errors in published materials, I believe it would be more appropriate to include these in a separate section rather than within the forum for textbook discussions.

Lastly, I believe it is necessary to exclude material that may breach copyright laws in order to maintain the integrity of this forum. Additionally, I suggest that we refrain from promoting specific bookstores or websites, as this may lead to biased discussions.

Thank you for considering my suggestions and I look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions on this forum.