Revisiting the Foundations of Relativistic Physics: Festschrift in Honor of John Stachel 2003 Edition Contributor(s): Ashtekar, Abhay (Editor), Cohen, Robert S. (Editor), Howard, Don (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402012845 ISBN-13: 9781402012846 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: 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; |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Relativity - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | Physics - Mathematical & Computational |
Dewey: 530.11 |
LCCN: 2003046757 |
Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 1.56" H x 6.36" W x 9.96" (2.60 lbs) 650 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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 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 strengthens the bonds between the communities of scientists, historians, and philosophers. |