Short history of physics in the american century, a
Auteur :
Cassidy, David C.
Éditeur :
Cassidy, David C.
ISBN :
9780674049369
Date de publication :
25 sept. 2011
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
431 g
Format :
Sewn
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.