Pursuing power and light : technology and physics from James Watt to Albert Einstein / Bruce J. Hunt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunt, Bruce J.

Series:

Johns Hopkins introductory studies in the history of science.

Johns Hopkins introductory studies in the history of science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--History--19th century.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--History--20th century.

Research--History--19th century.

Research.

Research--History--20th century.

Physical sciences--Research--History--19th century.

Physical sciences.

Physical sciences--Research--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2010.

Summary:

Hunt translates his often-demanding material into engaging and accessible language suitable for undergraduate students of the history of science and technology.

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: A World Transformed; 1 Steam and Work; 2 Energy and Entropy; 3 The Kinetic Theory: Chaos and Order; 4 Electricity: Currents and Networks; 5 Electromagnetism: Ether and Field; 6 Electric Power and Light; 7 Into a New Century; Epilogue: Einstein at the Patent Office; Suggested Further Reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8018-9831-5

OCLC:

923194801