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Forces in physics : a historical perspective / Steven N. Shore.

Author/creator Shore, Steven N.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxvi, 233 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subject(s)
Force and energy--History.
Physics--History.
Series Greenwood guides to great ideas in science
Greenwood guides to great ideas in science. ^A699074
Contents Force in the ancient and classical world -- Medieval ideas of force -- The new physics -- From the heavens to the Earth -- Forces and fields -- Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics -- Fields as everything -- The relativity of motion -- Quantum mechanics -- Some mathematical ideas -- Timeline.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [221]-227) and index.
LCCN 2008018308
ISBN9780313333033 (alk. paper)
ISBN0313333033 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks QC72 .S46 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold
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