This book describes the picture of reality given by Newton, and the development of the later picture of reality given by field theory. In telling this story, the author explains what problem each scientist faced, and how the process of solving them led to new discoveries. By this method he gives unique insight into the understanding of Einstein’s special theory of relativity, as he explains exactly what problems led to the invention of the theory, and exactly where Einstein’s solution differed from his predecessors’. A similar analysis is given of the discoveries of Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz and Lorentz. The problem-oriented approach of the book, originally published in 1974, enables the reader to share in the original creative process, and in the excitement of the discoveries. It puts physics problems into new perspective and discusses the philosophical implications of the history - an illuminating account of a great episode in the history of thought.
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0710076266I3N10
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Vendeur : Asano Bookshop, Nagoya, AICHI, Japon
Etat : Good. Hardcover, sunned edges and dust jacket, light shelf wear, interior text clean, no marking, bindnig tight. N° de réf. du vendeur b11282
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Vendeur : Douglas Books, Tunbridge Wells, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. 1st ed. xiii+370, 31 text figs; front pastedown has ex libris label of Sussex University chemist Timothy N. Metham (a galaxy against a black star-dotted background) otherwise clean tight & nmarked in clean unworn dark blue cloth covers; jacket price-clipped and has slight curl to top front edge but otherwise clean and unworn (will apply protective removable sleeve when ordered). Very scarce with jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 008532
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Vendeur : Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 370 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Routledge & Kegan Paul, UK, 1974. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and superficial wear. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; ISBN: 0710076266. ISBN/EAN: 9780710076267. Inventory No: 25100092. N° de réf. du vendeur 25100092
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