Victory and vexation in science : Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg, and others / Gerald Holton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holton, Gerald James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science.

Research.

Scientists--20th century.

Scientists.

Physical Description:

xi, 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2005.

Summary:

This book shows why, at any given time--even in the mature phase of science--there exists no single "paradigm," but rather a spectrum of competing perspectives. Whether considering conflicts between Heisenberg and Einstein, Bohr and Einstein, or P. W. Bridgman and B. F. Skinner; tracing I. I. Rabi's shift of attention from superb science to education and scientific statesmanship--in each case, Holton demonstrates a masterly understanding of modern science and how it influences our world.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 211) and index.

ISBN:

0674015193

OCLC:

56799008