A01=Brian Cotterell
Author_Brian Cotterell
Category=PH
Culture
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Literature
Modern Physics
Newton
Newtonian Methods
Physics
Politics
Postmodern Physics
Product details
- ISBN 9781786343765
- Publication Date: 24 Oct 2017
- Publisher: World Scientific Europe Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The role of physics in our culture is examined from the time of Newton to the present day. It has three parts: an introduction to physics and two parts covering the roles of Newtonian and Modern/Postmodern physics. It is shown how popularization enabled physics to become part of our culture, while the topics discussed include religion, philosophy, politics, literature, the visual arts, and music. An underlying theme is that physics is an intimate part of our culture which, together with the other sciences, has had a wide general influence that cannot be ignored.The book has been written for all that are genuinely interested in culture. It is well referenced and illustrated, and suitable for the general public, students and academics who are interested in bridging the sciences and humanities in today's era of specialization.
