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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)
ISBN: 1402012845     ISBN-13: 9781402012846
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $161.49  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2003
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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;
- 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 of scientists, historians, and philosophers.

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
 
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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.