Reflections on the Practice of Physics: James Clerk Maxwell s Methodological Odyssey in Electromagnetism

Hon, Giora/ Goldstein, Bernard R.

ISBN 10: 0367367289 / ISBN 13: 9780367367282

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2020

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296 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reflections on the Practice of Physics: James Clerk Maxwell s Methodological Odyssey in Electromagnetism
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367367289
• ISBN 13: 9780367367282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.67 kilograms

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Synopsis

This monograph examines James Clerk Maxwell’s contributions to electromagnetism to gain insight into the practice of science by focusing on scientific methodology as applied by scientists. First and foremost, this study is concerned with practices that are reflected in scientific texts and the ways scientists frame their research. The book is therefore about means and not ends.

About the Author

Giora Hon is a professor of the History and Philosophy of Science in the Department of Philosophy, University of Haifa.

Bernard R. Goldstein is a historian of science and University Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh.