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A Short History of Physics in the American Century (New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine)

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A Short History of Physics in the American Century (New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine)

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.
Country USA
Brand Harvard University Press
Manufacturer Harvard University Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2013-09-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780674725829

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