Ancient and Modern Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169209176)

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 various topics related to physics, including the history of physics, the development of scientific theories, and the contributions of famous physicists throughout history. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the theories and concepts that have shaped our understanding of the physical world, including the laws of motion, gravity, and electromagnetism. The book also delves into the quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity, which have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.In addition to discussing the scientific concepts and theories, the book also explores the social and cultural context in which physics has developed. The author examines the role of physics in shaping society and culture, and how it has been influenced by political and economic factors.Ancient and Modern Physics is an ideal resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of physics. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge in the field 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 Edgar Willson
ISBN-10: 1169209173
ISBN-13: 9781169209176
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d