Forces in Physics: A Historical Perspective

by Steven N. Shore

Force is one of the most elementary concepts that must be understood in order to understand modern science; it is discussed extensively in textbooks at all levels and is a requirement in most science guidelines. It is also one of the most challenging - how could one idea be involved in such disparate physical phenomena as gravity and radioactivity? Forces in Physics helps the science student by explaining how these ideas originally were...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313333033
• ISBN13: 9780313333033
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.0"