Unifying the universe : the physics of heaven and earth
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書誌事項
Unifying the universe : the physics of heaven and earth
IOP (Institute of Physics) Pub., c2003
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Includes bibliography and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth provides a solid background in basic physics. With a humanistic perspective, it shows how science is significant for more than its technological consequences. The book includes clear and well-planned links to the arts and philosophies of relevant historical periods to bring science and the humanities together.
目次
PART 1: THE EARTH
The Shapes of Nature: Beginnings of Scientific Thought
Matter in Motion-An Elementary Quest: Beyond Reason and Observation
Science Lost, Science Regained: The Rise of Empiricism
Terrestrial Motion: Dynamic Symmetries
PART 2: THE HEAVENS
Celestial Motion: A Heavenly Romance with the Solar System
Spherical Models: Scaling the Cosmos
Reformation and Revolution: Changing Perspectives
Laws of Motion in the Heavens: Opening New Doors through Precision
A New Heaven: A Wide-Open Universe
PART 3: SYNTHESIS
Rise of the Mechanical Universe: Unifying Space and Time
Universal Gravitation: The First Synthesis
Epilogue: Unity in Physics
Chapter End Notes
Sources and Bibliography
Index
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