Revisiting the Foundations of Relativistic Physics
. Ed(S): Ashtekar, Abhay; Cohen, Robert S.; Howard, Don; Renn, Jurgen; Sarkar, Sahotra; Shimony, A.
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Hardback. Meant for physicists, historians, and philosophers of physics as well as students, this book offers an introduction to debates in relativistic and quantum physics. With contributions by physicists, philosophers, and historians of science, it is designed for use in graduate level courses in the history and philosophy of science. Editor(s): Ashtekar, Abhay; Cohen, Robert S.; Howard, Don; Renn, Jurgen; Sarkar, Sahotra; Shimony, A. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 650 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1116.
This book is for physicists, historians and philosophers of physics as well as students seeking an introduction to ongoing debates in relativistic and quantum physics. This title is unique in that:
- it comprises contributions by leading physicists, philosophers and historians of science;
- it covers the recent debates on the emergence of relativity and quantum theory;
- it includes chapters with an introductory character, comprehensible to students and science teachers;
- it can be used in graduate level courses in the history and philosophy of science;
- it strengthens the bonds between the communities ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
650
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
650
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402012846
SKU
V9781402012846
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