The Evolution of Physics: The Growth of Ideas from Early Concepts to Relativity and Quanta

1230 Sixth Avenue, New York 20, N. Y. : Simon and Schuster , 1952. 1952 at title page; stated fifteenth printing at copyright. Green buckram (cloth) boards, white cover design of curving field matrix, spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine; no writing. Toning at back endpaper, pastedown. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original navy wrapper with white stylized titles, moderate edge wear, rub, chip; protected in new clear sleeve. First published in 1938, this summary compilation was conceived by Einstein and composed by Leopold Infeld while working closely with the theorist. Clear and concise explanations of the development of theories explaining physical phenomena. Presents the growth of ideas from early concepts to relativity and quanta. Illustrated with demonstrative drawings throughout. Written, apparently more by Infeld than Einstein, this volume is exceedingly proper and therefore delightful, as well as thorough. A beautiful book, very clear and precise, and should be read by all armchair physicists with a serious desire to grasp relativity theory, as well as the importance of quantum theory. Accessible three-page index. Manufactured in the United States of America by the Haddon Craftsman, Scranton, Pa. 316 pages. Insured post. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.