A Short History of Physics in the American Century

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 under appreciated by US citizens. In this book, the author views physics through America's engagement with the political events of a tumultuous century.

Author: David C. Cassidy
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 09/02/2013
Pages: 211
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780674725829

About the Author
Cassidy, David C.: - David C. Cassidy is Professor of Natural Sciences at Hofstra University.