
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell 3 Volume Paperback Set (5 physical parts)
James Clerk Maxwell(Author)
Peter M. Harman(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Will be published approx. on 18. December 2008
Book
652 pages
978-0-521-75794-2 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published between 1990 and 2002 this set is now available in paperback for the first time. This is a comprehensive edition of Maxwell's manuscript papers, published in a virtually complete form. 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 development of statistical molecular theory, have established his special place in the history of physics. His fecundity of imagination and the sophistication of his examination of the foundation of physics give particular interest and importance to his writings. This edition includes Maxwell's letters to William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), Michael Faraday, George Gabriel Stokes, Lord Rayleigh, Peter Guthrie Tait, and many other physicists, mathematicians and scholars. These letters, together with numerous drafts of his published scientific papers and reports on papers submitted to the Royal Society, illuminate his scientific thought, providing a unique perspective on classical physics at a crucial stage in its development.
Reviews / Votes
Review of the hardback: '[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
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 321 mm
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 163 mm
Weight
7000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-75794-2 (9780521757942)
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James Clerk Maxwell | Peter M. Harman
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell 3 Volume Hardback Set
Book
10/2002
Cambridge University Press
€682.02
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James Clerk Maxwell | P. M. Harman
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell 2 Part Paperback Set
Book
01/2009
Cambridge University Press
€125.24
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James Clerk Maxwell | Peter M. Harman
The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell 3 Volume Hardback Set
Book
10/2002
Cambridge University Press
€682.02
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Persons
P. M. HARMAN is Professor of the History of Science at Lancaster University.
Content
Volume I: Preface; List of texts; General introduction; Editorial note; List of plates; Introduction; Texts: Appendix; Index; Volume II: Preface; List of texts; General introduction; Editorial note; List of plates; Introduction; Texts: Appendix; Index; Volume III: Preface; List of texts; General introduction; Editorial note; List of plates; Introduction; Texts: Supplement; Appendix; Index.