Andre-Marie Ampere / Essai sur la philosophie des sciences 2 vols 1st ed 1843

Description: Essai sur la philosophie des sciences (2 vols.) Author: Andre-Marie Ampere Title: Essai sur la philosophie des sciences (2 vols.) Publication: Paris: Chez Bachelier, 1834 & 1843 Edition: First for each volume Description: 2 vol, First edition of this two-volume study by Ampere, notable for containing the first known use of the term "cybernetics" Vol 1 1834 272 pp, one folding chart after text Vol 2 1843, 189 pp two folding charts after text folding tables (a few small tears), marginal browning, attractive 19th century morocco-backed boards, joints a little rubbed, [Tomash & Williams A74], 8vo, Paris, Bachelier, 1834 & 1843 Provenance: The prestigious Erwin Tomash Library of the History of Computing (label inside front cover)Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836) was a French physicist and mathematician who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he referred to as "electrodynamics" He is also the inventor of numerous applications, such as the solenoid (a term coined by him) and the electrical telegraph An autodidact, Ampere was a member of the French Academy of Sciences and a professor at the Ecole polytechnique and the College de Ferance The SI unit of measurement of electric current, the ampere, is named after him His name is also one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower. Near Fine. Seller ID: AA192 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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