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
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5851880-20
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0521288126I3N00
Seller: Elizabeth Brown Books & Collectibles, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Later printing--1999. Light rubbing, scuffing and edgewear to black wraps. Light silver damage to ffep. Faint soiling to text edges. Otherwise tight, clean, unmarked interior. Shipping confirmed. Seller Inventory # 008018
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007675078
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Seller: Footnote Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. ix, b/w illus., bibliographic essay, sources of quotations, index, 182 pages. Light rubbing, scuffing and denting to cover and page edge extremities. Tight spine unmarked interior pages. Seller Inventory # 3557
Seller: John Thompson, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 9th Printing. 182 pages. Solid with light wear on the covers and the interior is unmarked. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 7351
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:0521288126. Seller Inventory # 5594180
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Seller: Theoria Books, Andover, MA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. 182pp., ix. First published in 1982; this copy the 6th reprinting, in 1993, 7th printing overall. Bibliographic Essay, pp. 156-176; Sources of Quotations, pp. 177-179; Index, pp. 180-182. Glossy black wrappers with title lettering in red, author name lettering in white across top front cover, large set of five diagrams illustrating most of front cover. Flawless. (NO light yellow highlighting!). Tight binding (NO creases), sharp corners, NO rubbing wear, no previousowner names. Clean text. UNREAD. Seller Inventory # 001084
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 694710-n
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 694710