
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell 2 Part Paperback Set
James Clerk Maxwell(Author)
P. M. Harman(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 29. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
974 pages
978-0-521-10137-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a comprehensive edition of Maxwell's manuscript papers published virtually complete and largely for the first time. Maxwell's work was of central importance in establishing and developing the major themes of the physics of the nineteenth century: his theory of the electromagnetic field and the electromagnetic theory of light and his special place in the history of physics. His fecundity of imagination and the sophistication of his examination of the foundations of physics give particular interest and importance to his writings. Volume III: 1874-1879 covers the period of Maxwell's direction of the Cavendish Laboratory and documents the espousal of his theories by a wider circle of physicists. During this last period of his life his work began to achieve the pre-eminence in the classical physics of the nineteenth century, which it has retained ever since.
Reviews / Votes
'[This edition of James Clerk Maxwell's letters and papers] ... bring[s] out both the range and integrity of his [sic] relationships.' Gillian Beer, The GuardianMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
14 Halftones, unspecified; 125 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 325 mm
Thickness: 69 mm
Weight
2610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-10137-0 (9780521101370)
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Additional editions

James Clerk Maxwell | P. M. Harman
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell: Volume 3, 1874-1879
Edited by P. M. Harman
Book
10/2002
Cambridge University Press
€536.40
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Persons
P. M. HARMAN is Professor of the History of Science at Lancaster University.
Content
Preface; Texts; Appendix; Index.