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Niels Bohr's Philosophy of Physics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Niels Bohr's Philosophy of Physics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) D. R. Murdoch
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:308
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy of science
Physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521379274
ClassificationsDewey:530.01
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 16 March 1989
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Murdoch describes the historical background of the physics from which Bohr's ideas grew; he traces the origins of his idea of complementarity and discusses its meaning and significance. Special emphasis is placed on the contrasting views of Einstein, and the great debate between Bohr and Einstein is thoroughly examined. Bohr's philosophy is revealed as being much more subtle, and more interesting than is generally acknowledged.

Reviews

'The breadth and clarity of Murdoch's analysis makes this book a worthy addition to Bohrian scholarship.' Nick Herbert, New Scientist