evolution physics von einstein albert, Erstausgabe (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Previous owner signature of Albert K. Chapman to front free end paper. Chapman served as the president of the Eastman Kodak Company from 1952-1960, then as chairman until he retired in 1967.Publisher's navy blue cloth binding, stamped in gilt. Near Fine with a small scuff to front cover. In a Very Good dust jacket with price intact, moderate rubbing and edge wear, and a slightly toned spine panel.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+. First American edition. 8vo. [2], v-vi, [2], ix-x, [2], 3-319, [5] pp. Blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine and a gold decoration on the front board; navy topstain. Price of $2.50 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Illustrated by three plates and several in-text diagrams. Includes a business reply card from Simon and Schuster, asking the reader to submit their comments on the book. Boni 235. Christie's The History of Quantum Physics and the Theory of Relativity: The Harvey Plotnick Library, 101. A scientific history for a casual reader, intended to explain the history of the evolution of famous theories in physics. Einstein and Infeld begin with the "Mechanical View" of the physical universe, the work done by Galileo and Newton, and the subsequent challenges to their work by modern physicists. The authors devote a section to the decline of the mechanical view, and proceed to explain their work on Relativity and Quanta. Einstein was famous for writing books intended to educate the public on his work and on the history of science. This volume is an example of his noble goal in making physics accessible to all readers. A Very Good+ book with a name and date of 1938 on the free front endpaper and toning to the endpapers and pastedowns; dust jacket is Good or better with notable edge wear, resulting in minor loss to the spine panel and folds.

First edition of this classic work, which traces the development of ideas in physics. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation. Upon publication The Saturday Review of Literature praised Evolution of Physics as "masterly Einstein and Infeld s book should do much to spread an understanding and appreciation one of the great dramas in the evolution of human thought.".

First Edition. 19,5 cm, x + 319 p. Original blue cloth binding. 'The book is a simple chat between you and us. You may find it boring or interesting, dull or exciting, but our aim will be accomplished if these pages give you some idea of the eternal struggle of the inventive human mind for a fuller understanding of the laws governing physical phenomena.' (The authors, from the preface). Infeld, despite his gifts as a physicist, despite the joint work on the equation of motion, and despite Einstein's own efforts on his behalf, was unable to find a position in America. To help him Einstein collaborated with him on a book, «The evolution of physics», that was published in 1938. It described for the layman the majestic development of physical science as seen by the man who had revolutionized scientific thought while maintaining a striking continuity with the broad sweep of the past. The book was an immediate success - was translated into several languages at once - and with its success Einstein said to Infeld: 'You are a made man'. Undoubtedly the book played no small part in Infeld's obtaining a position in Canada. (B. Hoffmann, Einstein p. 233). Weil 201; Schilpp-Shields 279; Alicke 278/159.