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The discussion revolves around the book titled "Graduate Programs in Physics Astronomy and Related Fields," published by the American Institute of Physics. Participants share their experiences and opinions regarding the book's content and utility, comparing it to online resources.

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  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about others' experiences with the book.
  • Another participant mentions that they have not used the book but found it on Amazon, noting that user comments describe it as a directory of graduate schools and programs in the US and Canada, which is also available online.
  • A third participant confirms that the book contains similar information to that found on the website gradschoolshopper.com, indicating both are published by the American Institute of Physics.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the shared information and web address.

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Participants generally agree that the book serves as a directory similar to online resources, but there is no consensus on its value or necessity compared to those resources.

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Limitations include the lack of personal experiences shared about the book's content beyond its directory nature and the potential for varying opinions on the usefulness of the book versus online alternatives.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in graduate programs in physics, astronomy, and related fields, as well as those considering resources for academic program information.

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Have any-one used the Book titled Graduate Programs in Physics Astronomy and Related Fields updated every year by American Institute of Physics. Please share your experience with this book.
 
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As I not used this book the have a look on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735409668/?tag=pfamazon01-20
The user comment says it is nothing but a directory of Graduate Schools and Programs in Physics ,Astronomy and Related Fields in US & Canada.which is easily available at Internet.
 
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Yes, it's basically the same information that you can find at http://www.gradschoolshopper.com . Both the book and the website are published by the American Institute of Physics.
 
Thanks Mr.Isaac and jtbell for Information and Web address.
 

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