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Physics and National Socialism
. Ed(S): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus
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Description for Physics and National Socialism
paperback. This anthology of primary sources collects more than 120 documents in English translation portraying the role of physics, both perceived and actual, in the Nazi state. The texts were predominantly written by German scientists, particularly physicists. Editor(s): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus. Translator(s): Hentschel, Ann M. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 511 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 918.
1 Aim and General Description of the Anthology The purpose of this anthology is to introduce the English speaking public to the wide spectrum of texts authored predominently by physicists portraying the ac tual and perceived role of physics in the Nazi state. Up to now no broad and well balanced documentation of German physics during this time has been available in English, despite the significant role physics has played both politically (e. g. , in weaponry planning) and ideologically (e. g. , in the controversy over the value of theoretical ('Jewish') vs. experimental ('Aryan') physics), and even though prominent ... Read more
1 Aim and General Description of the Anthology The purpose of this anthology is to introduce the English speaking public to the wide spectrum of texts authored predominently by physicists portraying the ac tual and perceived role of physics in the Nazi state. Up to now no broad and well balanced documentation of German physics during this time has been available in English, despite the significant role physics has played both politically (e. g. , in weaponry planning) and ideologically (e. g. , in the controversy over the value of theoretical ('Jewish') vs. experimental ('Aryan') physics), and even though prominent ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Basel Switzerland
Number of pages
511
Condition
New
Series
Modern Birkhauser Classics
Number of Pages
511
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034802024
SKU
V9783034802024
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About . Ed(S): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus
Klaus Hentschel is Professor and Head of the Section for History of Science and Technology at the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
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