Ancient And Modern Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161421705)

Ancient and Modern Physics by Thomas E. Willson is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of physics from ancient times to the modern era. The book covers the development of physics in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China, and how it has evolved over time to become the complex and sophisticated field of study that it is today. The author delves into the contributions of famous physicists such as Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and others, and how their discoveries have shaped our understanding of the physical world. Willson also discusses the impact of technology on the field of physics, from the invention of the telescope to the development of quantum mechanics.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and general readers. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of physics and how it has influenced our understanding of the universe. Overall, Ancient and Modern Physics is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of physics.These fundamental principles have been discovered and applied in the past fifty years--in the memory of the living. They have revolutionized science in all its departments. Our textbooks on Chemistry, Light, Heat, Electricity and Sound have had to be entirely re-written; and in many other departments, notably in medicine and psychology, they have yet to be re-written. Our textbooks are in a transition state, each new one going a step farther, to make the change gradual from the old forms of belief to the new, so that even Tyndall's textbook on ""Sound"" is now so antedated, or antiquated, that it might have been written in darkest Africa before the pyramids were built, instead of twenty years ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas E. Willson
ISBN-10: 116142170X
ISBN-13: 9781161421705
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d