Excerpt from The Recent Development of Physical Science
Not clinging to some ancient saw Not mastered by some modern term Not swift nor slow to change, but firm And in its season bring the law. - tennyson.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the foundational philosophical ideas underpinning physical science, and traces the history of developments in the field. Beginning with the work of Lord Kelvin and Willard Gibbs, the author charts the evolution of concepts like equilibrium, dissipation of energy and electromagnetism, illustrating how these have been used to advance our understanding of physical and chemical phenomena. The book also examines more recent developments, including relativity, quantum theory and the mind-boggling possibilities of harnessing the energy within atoms. The result is a comprehensive overview of the growth of physical science, and a fascinating insight into the integral role it has played in shaping our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330088951_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330088951
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