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Hans Christian Ørsted and the Romantic Legacy in Science: Ideas, Disciplines, Practices
. Ed(S): Brain, R.M; Cohen, Robert S.; Knudsen, O.
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hardcover. Presents an exploration of the relationship between science and philosophy in the early nineteenth century. This book by taking the career of Danish physicist-philosopher Hans Christian A Rsted reveals fresh perspectives on the intellectual map of Europe in the age of revolution and romanticism. Editor(s): Brain, R.M; Cohen, Robert S.; Knudsen, O. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 461 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 853.
This volume owes its origin to the perception of a puzzling paradox. Hans Christian Ørsted, the great Danish scientist and philosopher, was one of the founders of modern physics through his experimental discovery in 1820 of the interaction of electricity and magnetism—a key step and model for the further unification of the forces of nature. Followers such as Maxwell and Einstein were, and today searchers worldwide are, enchanted by the hope for a completion of that grand program. In addition to Ørsted’s discovery of electromagnetism, his work in science included other fields, chiefly high-pressure physics and acoustics. Moreover, he belonged ... Read more
This volume owes its origin to the perception of a puzzling paradox. Hans Christian Ørsted, the great Danish scientist and philosopher, was one of the founders of modern physics through his experimental discovery in 1820 of the interaction of electricity and magnetism—a key step and model for the further unification of the forces of nature. Followers such as Maxwell and Einstein were, and today searchers worldwide are, enchanted by the hope for a completion of that grand program. In addition to Ørsted’s discovery of electromagnetism, his work in science included other fields, chiefly high-pressure physics and acoustics. Moreover, he belonged ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
461
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
442
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402029790
SKU
V9781402029790
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