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Hardcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 810 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1920. Text in English. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of the scientific papers of John Henry Poynting (1852-1914), a distinguished physicist known for his contributions to electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and the theory of radiation pressure. Edited by Gilbert Arden Shakespear and Guy Barlow, the work includes a selection of Poynting's most significant research articles, accompanied by biographical and critical notices from prominent scientists of the era, including Sir Oliver Lodge and Sir Joseph Larmor. The volume also features a detailed bibliography of Poynting's works, spanning pages 758 to 763, providing valuable context for scholars and historians of science. This edition serves as an essential reference for those studying the development of 19th- and early 20th-century physics. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…