Energy, force, and matter: the conceptual development of nineteenth-century physics

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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Main Author: Harman, P. M. 1943- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1982
Series:Cambridge history of science
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary: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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Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 182 pages)
ISBN:9780511665394
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511665394

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