The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics
Description
The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics brings together cutting-edge writing by more than twenty leading authorities on the history of physics from the seventeenth century to the present day. By presenting a wide diversity of studies in a single volume, it provides authoritative introductions to scholarly contributions that have tended to be dispersed in journals and books not easily accessible to the general reader. While the core thread remains the theories and experimental practices of physics, the Handbook contains chapters on other dimensions that have their place in any rounded history. These include the role of lecturing and textbooks in the communication of knowledge, the contribution of instrument-makers and instrument-making companies in providing for the needs of both research and lecture demonstrations, and the growing importance of the many interfaces between academic physics, industry, and the military.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.9 inches |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Isbn 10 | 0198805322 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0198805328 |
| Item Weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part Of Series | Oxford Handbooks |
| Print Length | 960 pages |
| Publication Date | August 15, 2017 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Reviews
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History of Physics
Marvelous effort on the History of Physics globally from ancient to modern times in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Fast vollständige Geschichte der Physik
An sich sehr schön und flüssig geschrieben, aber warum beginnt die Geschichte der Physik erst mit Galilei und Newton. Da fehlt mir was. Auch die GB/Euro Zentrierung mutet mir etwas aus der Zeit gefallen. Aber ohne stonehenge and Maya's Astronomie 1 punkt Abzug.
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Not for laypeople
I am an interested layperson, very motivated to learn about physics, about its history. This book managed to discourage me completely.I'm wondering if the authors ever thought about who would want to read this kind of book. Obviously not an expert in physics, since they would know everything about the history anyway. For laypeople like me, however, this book puts you off within the first 5 pages.Is there no physicist out there who can write about the history of physics in a way that is understandable for lay people? Yes, the subject is difficult, but that is the hallmark of a good teacher: being able to explain a difficult subject in a manner so that laypeople can understand. ... something this book does NOT do.
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