A History Of The Theories Of Aether And Electricity: From The Age Of Descartes To The Close Of The Nineteenth Century (1910)

""A History of the Theories of Aether and Electricity"" is a comprehensive book by E.T. Whittaker that delves into the history of scientific thought on the nature of aether and electricity. The book covers the period from the Age of Descartes to the end of the nineteenth century, tracing the evolution of ideas and theories about these fundamental concepts. The author explores the contributions of key figures such as Newton, Faraday, Maxwell, and Einstein, and analyzes their impact on the development of scientific knowledge. Whittaker also examines the controversies and debates that arose over the years, as scientists struggled to understand the properties of aether and electricity, and to reconcile conflicting theories. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of scientific thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. T. Whittaker
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d
ISBN: 9781163954195

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