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Physics for the Inquiring Mind: The Methods, Nature, and Philosophy of Physical Science
Eric M. Rogers
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Paperback. In our scientific age an understanding of physics is part of a liberal education. For lasting benefits the intelligent non-scientist needs a course of study that enables him to learn genuine science carefully and then encourages him to think about it and use it. This book is suitable for those who want to know what physics really is. Num Pages: 792 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 207 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1840.
In our scientific age an understanding of physics is part of a liberal education. Lawyers, bankers, governors, business heads, administrators, all wise educated people need a lasting understanding of physics so that they can enjoy those contacts with science and scientists that are part of our civilization both materially and intellectually. They need knowledge and understanding instead of the feelings, all too common, that physics is dark and mysterious and that physicists are a strange people with incomprehensible interests. Such a sense of understanding science and scientists can be gained neither from sermons on the beauty of science nor from ... Read more
In our scientific age an understanding of physics is part of a liberal education. Lawyers, bankers, governors, business heads, administrators, all wise educated people need a lasting understanding of physics so that they can enjoy those contacts with science and scientists that are part of our civilization both materially and intellectually. They need knowledge and understanding instead of the feelings, all too common, that physics is dark and mysterious and that physicists are a strange people with incomprehensible interests. Such a sense of understanding science and scientists can be gained neither from sermons on the beauty of science nor from ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
792
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
792
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691151151
SKU
V9780691151151
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About Eric M. Rogers
Eric M. Rogers (1902 - 1990) studied mathematics and physics at Cambridge University. In the 1960s, he played a key role in the Nuffield program in physics education. He was professor emeritus of physics at Princeton University and retired in 1971.
Reviews for Physics for the Inquiring Mind: The Methods, Nature, and Philosophy of Physical Science
An outstanding text containing numerous demonstration experiments written by one of the 'masters of lecture demonstrations.
American Journal of Physics [T]he author has blended together the history, the philosophy, and the science of physics into a readable, stimulating account of the major fields of physics.
John N. Howard, Applied Optics
American Journal of Physics [T]he author has blended together the history, the philosophy, and the science of physics into a readable, stimulating account of the major fields of physics.
John N. Howard, Applied Optics