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

Harman, Peter M.

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ISBN 10: 0521246008 ISBN 13: 9780521246002

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1982

Riassunto

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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Recensione

"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

Contenuti

Preface; 1. Introduction: The conceptual structure of nineteenth-century physics; 2. The context of physical theory: energy, force and matter; 3. Energy physics and mechanical explanation; 4. Matter and force: ether and field theories; 5. Matter theory: problems of molecular physics; 6. Epilogue: the decline of the mechanical world view; Bibliographic essay; Sources of Quotations; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0521246008
• ISBN 13: 9780521246002
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 192