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Front Page Physics A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)

Front Page Physics By A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)

Front Page Physics by A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)


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Summary

This record of the development of physics provides a glimpse of the issues that have fascinated public attention. Featuring double-page spreads of articles and illustrations from newspapers and periodicals of the day, it explores the media's response to physics from a historical perspective.

Front Page Physics Summary

Front Page Physics: A Century of Physics in the News by A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)

From the beginning of the newspaper industry, scientific developments, research and results have been reported in the press, and, more than once, hit the headlines. Presented in language that can be understood by all, journalists have tirelessly detailed all exciting, humorous and major developments in all areas of science. In this book, ten decades of newspaper article clippings on physical science have been compiled and placed in context with explanatory commentaries. Each decade is preceded with a calendar of events giving the reader a chronologcial overview as to the content.
This book will undoubtedly fascinate, surprise and amuse, whether read from cover to cover or simply dipped into at random.

Front Page Physics Reviews

... very different from the usual run of popular science books ... Fascinating to read first hand about 'the mystery of radium', the triumph of the general theory of relativity, or the first observations of the cosmic background radiation.
The Good Book Guide
... an intriguing and very readable look back ...
Hazel Muir, New Scientist
novel and entertaining
Endeavour, Short Notices 1995
The collection is an enjoyable read and yet provides a good account of the history of modern physics.
N Sadanand, Choice
ry different from the usual run of popular science books ... Fascinating to read first hand about 'the mystery of radium', the triumph of the general theory of relativity, or the first observations of the cosmic background radiation.
The Good Book Guide
... an intriguing and very readable look back ...
Hazel Muir, New Scientist
novel and entertaining
Endeavour, Short Notices 1995
The collection is an enjoyable read and yet provides a good account of the history of modern physics.
N Sadanand, Choice
splendidly produced book
Frank Anstis, School Science Review
idly produced book
Frank Anstis, School Science Review
... an enjoyable journey into the development of physics, society and science writing.
Steve Allman, Physics Education
n enjoyable journey into the development of physics, society and science writing.
Steve Allman, Physics Education

About A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)

Meadows\\, A.J; Hancock-Beaulieu\\, M.M

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1890s. 1900s. 1910s. 1920s. 1930s. 1940s. 1950s. 1960s. 1970s. 1980s.

Additional information

GOR002685859
9780852743102
0852743106
Front Page Physics: A Century of Physics in the News by A.J Meadows (Loughborough University, UK)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19940101
677
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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