Energy, Force and Matter: The Conceptual Development of Nineteenth-Century Physics (Cambridge Studies in the History of Science)

Harman, Peter M.

ISBN 10: 0521288126 / ISBN 13: 9780521288125

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 1982

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Titolo: Energy, Force and Matter: The Conceptual ...

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press

Data di pubblicazione: 1982

Legatura: Brossura

Condizione: Very Good

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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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"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