Physics and Culture by Brian Cotterell (Hardcover)

Name: Physics and Culture by Brian Cotterell (Hardcover)
Brand: World Scientific Europe Ltd

World Scientific Europe Ltd

Physics And CultureAuthor(s): Brian Cotterell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: World Scientific Europe Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: World Scientific Europe Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781786343765, 978-1786343765\nSynopsis\nThe role of physics in our culture is examined from the time of Newton to the present day. It has three parts: an introduction to physics and two parts covering the roles of Newtonian and Modern/Postmodern physics. It is shown how popularization enabled physics to become part of our culture, while the topics discussed include religion, philosophy, politics, literature, the visual arts, and music. An underlying theme is that physics is an intimate part of our culture which, together with the other sciences, has had a wide general influence that cannot be [url] book has been written for all that are genuinely interested in culture. It is well referenced and illustrated, and suitable for the general public, students and academics who are interested in bridging the sciences and huma.