A Short History of Physics in the American Century
| Author | : David C. Cassidy |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2013-09-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674725829 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674725824 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (824 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Short History of Physics in the American Century by : David C. Cassidy
Download or read book A Short History of Physics in the American Century written by David C. Cassidy and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the twentieth century ended, computers, the Internet, and nanotechnology were central to modern American life. Yet the physical advances underlying these applications are poorly understood and underappreciated by U.S. citizens. In this overview, Cassidy views physics through America's engagement with the political events of a tumultuous century.
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