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The Extension of Man

A History of Physics Before the Quantum

by J.D. Bernal · 1972 · 317 pages

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Recommended by 1 elite

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Paul Graham

About This Book

A history of physics tracing the evolution of physical concepts from ancient Greece through the classical era. Based on the author's lectures, the text examines the relationship between scientific theory and practical discoveries in mechanics, heat, and electromagnetism.

Genres

PhilosophyScience & TechnologyHistory

Topics

Ancient ScienceElectricityElectromagnetismHistory Of SciencePhysicsScientific MethodThermodynamics

Book Details

Published

1972

Pages

317

Language

en

ISBN

9780262020862

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