Fields of Force

The Development of a World View from Faraday to Einstein.

William Berkson

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Routledge
07 May 2014

Historiography; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Philosophy; Philosophy of science

Series: Routledge Library Editions: 20th Century Science

This book describes the picture of reality given by Newton, and the development of the later picture of reality given by field theory. In telling this story, the author explains what problem each scientist faced, and how the process of solving them led to new discoveries. By this method he gives unique insight into the understanding of Einstein’s special theory of relativity, as he explains exactly what problems led to the invention of the theory, and exactly where Einstein’s solution differed from his predecessors’. A similar analysis is given of the discoveries of Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz and Lorentz. The problem-oriented approach of the book, originally published in 1974, enables the reader to share in the original creative process, and in the excitement of the discoveries. It puts physics problems into new perspective and discusses the philosophical implications of the history - an illuminating account of a great episode in the history of thought.

By: William Berkson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781138013414
ISBN 10: 1138013412
Series: Routledge Library Editions: 20th Century Science
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 07 May 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction 1. Faraday’s Problem Situation 2. Faraday’s New Metaphysics and the Discovery of Electromagnetic Induction 3. The Search for a Crucial Experiment 4. Faraday’s Field Theory 5. Maxwell’s Problem Situation 6. Maxwell’s Field Theory 7. Questions Raised by Maxwell’s Theory 8. Hertz’s Discovery 9. Lorentz 10. Einstein. Appendix: Other Books on Field Theory

William Berkson