Which Resnick textbook to get for mechanics?

[Trapper]

Hi! This fall, I'll be taking calculus based physics at U of M. This course covers only mechanics I believe, and from what I've researched, the textbook by Resnick is the best for this.

Now my question is: Which of his textbooks should I buy? From what I've found on Amazon, there are multiple versions of his text, including a volume 1&2 and a "Fundamentals" book.

Does anyone have experience with these texts? If so, I'd greatly appreciate your help!

 

[dx]

I've used both, and I think the original one divided into 2 volumes is better. There has already been a discussion of this I think, just search the forums.

 

[Trapper]

Ah thanks for the reply. By volumes 1 and 2, did you mean the Krane version or Walker?

I assume you mean these two:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471804584/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471401943/?tag=pfamazon01-20


But there is also this vol 1, which got better reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/047004473X/?tag=pfamazon01-20


Is there really a difference?

 

[dx]

Mine has only two authors, David Halliday and Robert Resnick. It's the third edition of "Physics".

 

[dx]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/047134530X/?tag=pfamazon01-20