The New Background of Science  (Paperback, James Jeans)

About The Book: "The New Background of Science" by James Jeans explores the fundamental shifts in scientific thought in the early 20th century. Jeans discusses the implications of modern physics, particularly the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics, on our understanding of the universe. He emphasizes the transition from a deterministic Newtonian framework to a probabilistic and more abstract perspective. This book aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader, highlighting the evolving nature of scientific knowledge and its philosophical impact. About The Author: James Jeans (1877-1946) was a British physicist, astronomer, and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the fields of quantum theory, the theory of radiation, and the dynamics of stellar systems. Jeans also authored several popular science books, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public. The Title 'The New Background of Science written/authored/edited by James Jeans', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364336154 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 317 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: