Description: Intellectual Mastery of Nature; Theoretical Physics from Ohm to Einstein Author: Jungnickel, Christa [and] McCormmach, Russell Title: Intellectual Mastery of Nature; Theoretical Physics from Ohm to Einstein Publication: Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press, 1986 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Two volumes (complete), first printings, quarto size, 785 pp. Fine / fine. The two volumes individually titled "The Torch of Mathematics, 1800-1870" and "The Now Mighty Theoretical Physics, 1870-1925".Per the jacket flap: "Intellectual mastery of nature was the stated goal of German physicists of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, whose working lives, institutions, research, and scientific ideals are the subject of this panoramic contribution to the history of science."___DESCRIPTION: Both volumes bound in full blue cloth over boards with light red lettering on the spines, orange endpapers, copious footnotes throughout; quarto size (9 3/4" by 7"), Vol. 1, 350 pp. and Vol. 2, 435 pp. Dust jackets with summary of the work on both flaps and publisher's ads on back panels. ___CONDITION: Volumes fine overall, with clean boards (other than a few very small, very light spots on the front board of Vol. 2), straight corners without rubbing, strong, square text blocks with solid hinges, the interiors clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings. The jackets also fine overall, clean, with a modicum of edgewear and light sunning to the spine of Vol. 2. ___POSTAGE: Please note that these volumes are unusually large and heavy and additional postage may apply; please inquire for details.___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: CNJL2483 Subject: Academic and Scholarly Works, Science and Mathematics Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Jungnickel, Christa [and] McCormmach, Russell
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Year Printed: 1986
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Philosophy
Original/Facsimile: Original
