Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the search for errata related to "University Physics with Modern Physics" by Young and Freedman, specifically the 12th edition. Participants express frustration over the lack of availability of errata on the publisher's website.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant is seeking errata for the 12th edition of the textbook and notes the absence of this information on the publisher's webpage.
- Another participant provides a link to errata for the 11th edition, suggesting that errata may exist for earlier editions.
- A participant questions why the publisher does not provide errata for their published editions, expressing frustration.
- It is noted that some publishers do provide errata, while others do not, and that errata may be maintained by external sources, complicating the tracking of corrections.
- There is a mention of the challenge in keeping up with college textbooks due to their short shelf life.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the frustration regarding the availability of errata, but there is no consensus on why publishers handle errata differently.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the variability in how errata are managed by publishers and the potential reliance on external sources for updates.