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041			_aeng
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100			_aLongair, Malcolm S. _91114424
245		0	_aTheoretical concepts in physics: an alternative view of theoretical reasoning in physics
250			_a2nd
260			_aNew York: _bCambridge University Press, _c2003.
300			_axvii, 569p. _b: ill.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references; Index 548-569p.
520			_aThis second edition of a popular text demonstrates how physics can be appreciated through a series of case studies spanning a complete university physics course. Highlights include three new chapters on Newton's laws (one on ancient astronomy up to the time of Galileo, one on Galileo, and one on Newton); a new chapter on dimensional methods, chaos and self-organized criticality; and a new chapter on the technology of cosmology. Although all the arguments are presented precisely in physical and mathematical terminology, the book is written in a relatively non-technical manner, intended to convey a deep understanding and appreciation of the incredible achievements of theorists in creating the structure of modern physics.
650			_aPhysics _91114425
650			_aMathematical physics _91114426
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