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Published: 19th July 1982
ISBN: 9780521288125
Number Of Pages: 196
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.
"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
| Preface | |
| Introduction: The conceptual structure of nineteenth-century physics | |
| The context of physical theory: energy, force and matter | |
| Energy physics and mechanical explanation | |
| Matter and force: ether and field theories | |
| Matter theory: problems of molecular physics | |
| Epilogue: the decline of the mechanical world view | |
| Bibliographic essay | |
| Sources of Quotations | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780521288125
ISBN-10: 0521288126
Series: Cambridge Studies in the History of Science
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 196
Published: 19th July 1982
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 13.8
x 1.1
Weight (kg): 0.27
