Popular Lectures on Scientific Subjects (1881) - Couverture rigide

Helmholtz, Hermann Von

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1436657083 ISBN 13 : 9781436657082

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Popular Lectures on Scientific Subjects is a collection of lectures delivered by the renowned German physicist and philosopher, Hermann von Helmholtz, in the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of scientific topics, including optics, acoustics, electricity, magnetism, and thermodynamics, and is written in a clear and accessible style that is suitable for a general audience. In the lectures, Helmholtz explores the fundamental principles of physics and their applications in everyday life, discussing topics such as the nature of light and sound, the properties of electricity and magnetism, and the laws of thermodynamics. He also delves into more advanced topics, such as the theory of relativity and the concept of entropy.Throughout the book, Helmholtz emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. He encourages readers to approach science with a sense of wonder and curiosity, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world.Overall, Popular Lectures on Scientific Subjects is a fascinating and informative read that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest scientific thinkers of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in physics, philosophy, or the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The favour with -which the first series of Professor Helmholtz sL ectures has been received would justify, if a justification were needed, the publication of the present volume. I have to express mj acknowledgments toP rofessor Gr. Croome Eobertson, the editor, and toM essrs. Macmillan, the publishers of Mind, for permission to use a translation of the paper on the Axioms of Modern Geometry which appeared in that journal. The article on Academic Freedom in German Universities contains some statements respecting the Universities ofO xford and Cambridge to which exception has been taken. These statements were a fair representation of the impression, produced on the mind of a foreigner by a state of things which no longer exists in those Universities, at least to the same extent.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436657083
• ISBN 13: 9781436657082
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 380
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: KreGa Onlinehandel GmbH; 4950000000000; info@krega-onlinehandel.de; ; Birkenweg 31; Brakel; 33034; Allemagne