Author: George Forbes
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A Concise History of Solar and Stellar Physics
Author: Jean-Louis Tassoul
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691165920
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ideas about the sun and the stars, from antiquity to modern times. Two theoretical astrophysicists who have been active in the field since the early 1960s tell the story in fluent prose. About half of the book covers most of the theoretical research done from 1940 to the close of the twentieth century, a large body of work that has to date been little explored by historians. The first chapter, which outlines the period from about 3000 B.C. to 1700 A.D., shows that at every stage in history human beings have had a particular understanding of the sun and stars, and that this has continually evolved over the centuries. Next the authors systematically address the immense mass of observations astronomy accumulated from the early seventeenth century to the early twentieth. The remaining four chapters examine the history of the field from the physicists perspective, the emphasis being on theoretical work from the mid-1840s to the late 1990s--from thermodynamics to quantum mechanics, from nuclear physics and magnetohydrodynamics to the remarkable advances through to the late 1960s, and finally, to more recent theoretical work. Intended mainly for students and teachers of astronomy, this book will also be a useful reference for practicing astronomers and scientifically curious general readers.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691165920
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ideas about the sun and the stars, from antiquity to modern times. Two theoretical astrophysicists who have been active in the field since the early 1960s tell the story in fluent prose. About half of the book covers most of the theoretical research done from 1940 to the close of the twentieth century, a large body of work that has to date been little explored by historians. The first chapter, which outlines the period from about 3000 B.C. to 1700 A.D., shows that at every stage in history human beings have had a particular understanding of the sun and stars, and that this has continually evolved over the centuries. Next the authors systematically address the immense mass of observations astronomy accumulated from the early seventeenth century to the early twentieth. The remaining four chapters examine the history of the field from the physicists perspective, the emphasis being on theoretical work from the mid-1840s to the late 1990s--from thermodynamics to quantum mechanics, from nuclear physics and magnetohydrodynamics to the remarkable advances through to the late 1960s, and finally, to more recent theoretical work. Intended mainly for students and teachers of astronomy, this book will also be a useful reference for practicing astronomers and scientifically curious general readers.
History of Astronomy
Author: George Forbes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Working Papers
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309043832
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
This volume contains working papers on astronomy and astrophysics prepared by 15 non-National Research Council panels in areas ranging from radio astronomy to the status of the profession.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309043832
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
This volume contains working papers on astronomy and astrophysics prepared by 15 non-National Research Council panels in areas ranging from radio astronomy to the status of the profession.
Logical Investigations Volume 1
Author: Edmund Husserl
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134548567
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Edmund Husserl is the founder of phenomenology and the Logical Investigations is his most famous work. It had a decisive impact on twentieth century philosophy and is one of few works to have influenced both continental and analytic philosophy. This is the first time both volumes have been available in paperback. They include a new introduction by Dermot Moran, placing the Investigations in historical context and bringing out their contemporary philosophical importance. These editions include a new preface by Sir Michael Dummett.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134548567
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Edmund Husserl is the founder of phenomenology and the Logical Investigations is his most famous work. It had a decisive impact on twentieth century philosophy and is one of few works to have influenced both continental and analytic philosophy. This is the first time both volumes have been available in paperback. They include a new introduction by Dermot Moran, placing the Investigations in historical context and bringing out their contemporary philosophical importance. These editions include a new preface by Sir Michael Dummett.
Finding List
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Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Lectures on Astrophysics
Author: Steven Weinberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108415075
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Stars -- Binaries -- The interstellar medium -- Galaxies.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108415075
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Stars -- Binaries -- The interstellar medium -- Galaxies.
The American Journal of Science
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Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 1440
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Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 1440
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Register
Author: University of California, Berkeley
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Languages : en
Pages : 520
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology
Author: G. W. Gibbons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521820813
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 924
Book Description
Based on lectures given in honour of Stephen Hawking's sixtieth birthday, this book comprises contributions from some of the world's leading theoretical physicists. It begins with a section containing chapters by successful scientific popularisers, bringing to life both Hawking's work and other exciting developments in physics. The book then goes on to provide a critical evaluation of advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. As well as providing a fascinating overview of the wide variety of subject areas to which Stephen Hawking has contributed, this book represents an important assessment of prospects for the future of fundamental physics and cosmology.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521820813
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 924
Book Description
Based on lectures given in honour of Stephen Hawking's sixtieth birthday, this book comprises contributions from some of the world's leading theoretical physicists. It begins with a section containing chapters by successful scientific popularisers, bringing to life both Hawking's work and other exciting developments in physics. The book then goes on to provide a critical evaluation of advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. As well as providing a fascinating overview of the wide variety of subject areas to which Stephen Hawking has contributed, this book represents an important assessment of prospects for the future of fundamental physics and cosmology.
The Shorter Logical Investigations
Author: Edmund Husserl
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134548427
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134548427
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.