A Short History of Physics in the American Century

By David C. Cassidy

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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.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0674049365

ISBN13:9780674049369

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:224 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

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History Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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