Revisiting the Foundations of Relativistic Physics: Festschrift in Honor of John Stachel
Author:   Abhay Ashtekar ,  Robert S. Cohen ,  Don Howard ,  J. Renn
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Volume:   234
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9789048162864


Pages:   650
Publication Date:   09 December 2010
Format:   Paperback
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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 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.

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Author:   Abhay Ashtekar ,  Robert S. Cohen ,  Don Howard ,  J. Renn
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Volume:   234
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.015kg
ISBN:  

9789048162864


ISBN 10:   9048162866
Pages:   650
Publication Date:   09 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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From the Contents: Autobiographical Reflections.- Introduction.- I: Historical and Philosophical Roots of Relativity.- II: Foundational Issues in Relativity and their Advancement.- III: Foundational Issues in Quantum Physics and their Advancement.- IV: Science, History and the Challenges of Progress.- Appendix.

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