Author: A. d’Abro
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 1955 (originally published 1927 by Boni & Liveright)
Format: Softcover, 482 pages with 21 diagrams and 15 portraits of notable physicists
Condition: Good. Strong binding, pages intact. Moderate shelfwear with light edge rubbing and a crease along the spine. Previous owner markings on cover price area. Interior remains clean and highly readable.Description:
A. d’Abro’s The Evolution of Scientific Thought is a sweeping and detailed account of physics’ transformation from Newtonian mechanics to Einstein’s theories of relativity. This revised and enlarged 1955 Dover edition builds upon the original 1927 text, integrating updated insights while preserving its status as one of the most comprehensive mid-century explorations of scientific progress.Covering classical physics, non-Euclidean geometries, electromagnetism, relativity (special and general), and the methodology of science, d’Abro explains how the contributions of Newton, Riemann, Weyl, Lorentz, Planck, Eddington, Maxwell, and Einstein reshaped modern thought. While rigorous, it does not demand advanced mathematical training, making it accessible to scientifically curious readers as well as scholars.
A landmark vintage paperback in the Dover catalog, this book stands out for its depth, breadth, and ability to link philosophy, mathematics, and physics into a coherent narrative. A must-have for collectors of vintage science, philosophy of science, and relativity literature.
The Evolution of Scientific Thought: From Newton to Einstein (Second Edition, Re
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