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An overview of the field, outlining the key events and individuals in the development of the understanding of time and space, gravity, radiation, atomic energy, and quantum physics.
Includes:
- an overview of the field in the last 100 years – reviewing the past but also looking forward to new and existing developments.
- a chronology of the most important milestones – an easy reference guide to the major discoveries.
- an index of key terms and concepts – to aid further understanding.
- biographies of the most important scientists in each field – find out about the people behind the science.
- Web sites, directory of organizations, and further reading – a guide to further sources of information for those who wish to delve deeper.
ISBN: 1-85986-354-X
Publication date: June 2001
Length: 278 pp
Size: 234 × 153 mm (6 × 91/4 in)
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