Black-Body Theory and the Quantum Discontinuity, 1894-1912 - 2nd Edition by Thomas S Kuhn (Paperback)
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- "A masterly assessment of the way the idea of quanta of radiation became part of 20th-century physics. . . .
- About the Author: Thomas S. Kuhn is the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- 398 Pages
- Science, Physics
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"A masterly assessment of the way the idea of quanta of radiation became part of 20th-century physics. . . . The book not only deals with a topic of importance and interest to all scientists, but is also a polished literary work, described (accurately) by one of its original reviewers as a scientific detective story."--John Gribbin, New Scientist "Every scientist should have this book."--Paul Davies, New ScientistAbout the Author
Thomas S. Kuhn is the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His books include The Structure of Scientific Revolutions and The Essential Tension, both published by the University of Chicago Press, and The Copernican Revolution.Dimensions (Overall): 9.02 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .84 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.16 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 398
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: Quantum Theory
Format: Paperback
Author: Thomas S Kuhn
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 1987
TCIN: 1006089095
UPC: 9780226458007
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-1786
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.16 pounds
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