Energy, Force and Matter: The Conceptual Development of Nineteenth-Century Physics - Couverture rigide

Harman, Peter M.

 
9780521246002: Energy, Force and Matter: The Conceptual Development of Nineteenth-Century Physics

Synopsis

By focusing on the conceptual issues faced by nineteenth century physicists, this book clarifies the status of field theory, the ether, and thermodynamics in the work of the period. A remarkably synthetic account of a difficult and fragmentary period in scientific development.

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Revue de presse

"This is an interesting and well-written account of the transition of physics at the end of the 18th century as a synonym for natural philosophy to a distinct natural science with definite characteristics by the end of the 19th century." A.S. Crowell, Science Books & Films

"...for each chapter...a valuable extensive bibiliograhic essay...for reference and further reading." A.D. Crowell, Science Books & Films

Présentation de l'éditeur

By focusing on the conceptual issues faced by nineteenth century physicists, this book clarifies the status of field theory, the ether, and thermodynamics in the work of the period. A remarkably synthetic account of a difficult and fragmentary period in scientific development.

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9780521288125: Energy, Force and Matter

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521288126 ISBN 13 :  9780521288125
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008
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