Book List for Session (20182019)
The academic year 20182019 offered a rich selection of textbooks and reference works across a range of disciplines. Below you will find a curated list of the most frequently assigned books, grouped by subject area and academic year. Each entry includes a brief description, the edition used, and a link to further information or where the book can be purchased.
2018 Session
Humanities & Social Sciences
- The History of the Ancient World Susan Wise Bauer (2ndEd., 2018). A panoramic narrative that covers early civilizations from Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. Ideal for introductory history courses.
- Thinking, Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman (Reprint, 2018). Classic work on cognitive psychology, used in both psychology and economics modules.
- Gender Trouble Judith Butler (RevisedEd., 2018). Core reading for gender studies, exploring performativity and identity.
Sciences
- Campbell Biology Lisa A. Urry etal. (11thEd., 2018). Comprehensive textbook for firstyear biology, with updated chapters on CRISPR and synthetic biology.
- Fundamentals of Physics David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker (10thEd., 2018). Standard reference for introductory physics, featuring modern problem sets and clear illustrations.
- Organic Chemistry Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, Stuart Warren (2ndEd., 2018). Emphasises mechanismdriven learning, a favourite in chemistry departments.
Mathematics & Computing
- Introduction to Algorithms Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, Stein (3rdEd., 2018). The CLRS text remains the definitive guide for algorithm design and analysis.
- Linear Algebra Done Right Sheldon Axler (3rdEd., 2018). Focuses on vector spaces and linear maps without heavy reliance on determinants.
- Python Crash Course Eric Matthes (2ndEd., 2018). Practical introduction to Python programming for beginners and nonCS majors.
2019 Session
Humanities & Social Sciences
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Yuval Noah Harari (Reprint, 2019). Provides a macrohistorical perspective that complements several anthropology courses.
- The Rise of the Network Society Manuel Castells (2ndEd., 2019). Central text for media studies, examining the social impact of digital networks.
- The Souls of Black Folk W. E. B. DuBois (NewIntroduction, 2019). Used in AfricanAmerican studies to discuss early 20thcentury thought.
Sciences
- Principles of Chemistry: The Molecular Science Nivaldo J. Tro (5thEd., 2019). Updated with new sections on green chemistry and nanomaterials.
- Genetics: A Conceptual Approach Benjamin A. Pierce (4thEd., 2019). Clear, conceptfocused presentation of genetics, ideal for sophomore biology students.
- Astronomy: A Physical Perspective Marc L. Kutner (2ndEd., 2019). Provides a physicsbased view of astronomy, frequently used in introductory astronomy labs.
Mathematics & Computing
- Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications Kenneth Rosen (8thEd., 2019). Covers logic, set theory, combinatorics, and graph theory essential for computerscience majors.
- Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Stuart Russell, Peter Norvig (4thEd., 2019). The leading textbook on AI, used in both undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Probability and Statistics Morris H. DeGroot, Mark J. Schervish (4thEd., 2019). Offers rigorous treatment of probability theory with applications to data science.
How to Use This List
Students are encouraged to check the specific edition required for their module, as professors may assign a particular chapter or problem set from a different edition. The links below lead to official publisher pages or major retailers where the books can be purchased or accessed in digital format.
For students who prefer openaccess resources, many of the titles listed above have accompanying lecture slides, solution manuals, or opensource alternatives that can be found through university libraries or platforms such as OpenStax and MIT OpenCourseWare.
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