Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the availability of the book "Ohanian: Physics Extended Edition," specifically inquiring whether it is still in print, discontinued, or published under a different name. The conversation touches on the differences between editions and the content included in various versions of the book.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses uncertainty about the availability of "Ohanian: Physics Extended Edition" and questions if it has been discontinued or renamed.
- Another participant provides a link to an Amazon listing, suggesting that a version of the book is still in print.
- A subsequent participant questions whether the Amazon listing corresponds to the original 1989 edition, noting that it appears to lack five chapters and has a different title.
- A further link is shared, presumably to a publisher's page, which may provide additional context or details about the book's contents.
- One participant acknowledges that some editing seems to have been done to the book, indicating changes from the original edition.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability or content differences of the editions discussed, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding the status and specifics of the book.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions about the editions, the definitions of what constitutes the same text, and the specifics of the changes made in the newer version compared to the original.