Short History of Physics in the American Century

As the twentieth century ended, computers, the Internet, and nanotechnology were central to modern American life. Yet the physical advances underlying these applications are poorly understood and underappreciated by U.S. citizens. In this overview, Cassidy views physics through America's engagement with the political events of a tumultuous century.

About the author

David C. Cassidy is Professor of Natural Sciences at Hofstra University.

Summary

As the twentieth century ended, computers, the Internet, and nanotechnology were central to modern American life. Yet the physical advances underlying these applications are poorly understood and underappreciated by U.S. citizens. In this overview, Cassidy views physics through America's engagement with the political events of a tumultuous century.

Product details

• Authors: David C Cassidy, David C. Cassidy
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2013
• EAN: 9780674725829
• ISBN: 978-0-674-72582-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, SCIENCE / History, 20th Century, SCIENCE / Physics / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Science, Physics, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas