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Physics and National Socialism
. Ed(S): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus
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Paperback. Editor(s): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus. Translator(s): Hentschel, A.M. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 620 pages, biography. BIC Classification: K; PH; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1052.
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
620
Condition
New
Series
Science Networks. Historical Studies
Number of Pages
406
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034898652
SKU
V9783034898652
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