‎LAING LLOYD & JENNIFER‎
‎THE ORIGINS OF BRITAIN‎

‎Historical Studies in the Physical Sciences - Annual volume n° 7 - Seventh Annual Volume , (The ether problem, the mechanistic worldview and the origins of the theory of relativity - Einstein's early scientific collaboration - Max Planck's philosophy of nature and his elaboration of the special theory of relativity - The concept of particle creation before and after Quantum mechanics - Chemistry as a branch of physics : Laplace's collaboration with Lavoisier - Mayer's concept of force, The axis for a new science of physics - Debates over the theory of solution : A study of dissent in physical chemistry in the English-speaking world in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries - The rise of physics laboratories in Britain - The establishment of the Royal College of Chemistry : An investigation of the social context of Early-Victorian chemistry)‎

‎Princeton University Press , Historical Studies in the Physical Sciences Malicorne sur Sarthe, 72, Pays de la Loire, France 1976 Book condition, Etat : Bon hardcover, editor's binding, under editor's printed dust-jacket green and black grand In-8 1 vol. - 520 pages‎

‎a photograph from Albert Einstein, in frontispiece 1st edition, 1976 Contents, Chapitres : Contents, Editor's Foreword, xxxv, Text, 485 pages, Contributors, ii - Tetu Hirosige : The ether problem, the mechanistic worldview and the origins of the theory of relativity - Lewis Pyenson : Einstein's early scientific collaboration - Stanley Goldberg : Max Planck's philosophy of nature and his elaboration of the special theory of relativity - Joan Bromberg : The concept of particle creation before and after Quantum mechanics - Henry Guerlac : Chemistry as a branch of physics : Laplace's collaboration with Lavoisier - P.M. Heimann : Mayer's concept of force, The axis for a new science of physics - R.G.A. Dolby : Debates over the theory of solution : A study of dissent in physical chemistry in the English-speaking world in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries - Romualdas Sviedrys : The rise of physics laboratories in Britain - Gerrylynn K. Roberts : The establishment of the Royal College of Chemistry : An investigation of the social context of Early-Victorian chemistry - Notes on conributors near fine copy, the dust-jacket is complete and near fine, with minor wear (folding tracks mainly), inside is fine, no markings, complete of the photograph of Einstein in frontispiece‎

‎Greenwich Observatory. One set of three volumes by different authors telling the story of Britain's oldest scientific institution The Royal Observatory at Greenwich and Herstmonceux 1675 1835. VOL 1. Origins and Early History (1675 1835). VOL II. Recent History (1836 1975). VOL III. The Buildings and Instruments.‎

‎"11. London, Taylors & Francis, 1975, 3 volumes in-8°, XV+204 pp ; XI+135 pp ; XIX+178 pp, 14 ,14 , and 130 b/w ills and plates (mostly h.t.), bibliography in the notes, indexes, publisher's gilt in blue cloth, with transparent wrapper, the three volumes in a slipcase (fine copies, slipcase with some traces of use)."‎

‎Historical Studies in the Physical Sciences - Annual volume n° 6 - Sixth Annual Volume , (The emergence of Japan's first physicists, 1868-1900 - The reception of the Wave Theory of Light in Britain : A case study illustrating the role of methodology in scientific debate - Origins and consolidation of Field Theory in Nineteenth century Britain : From the mechanical to the electromagnetic view of nature - Hertz's researches on Electromagnetic Waves - God and nature : Priestley's way of rational dissent - Laurent, Gerhardt, and the Philosophy of Chemistry - The Lewis-Langnuit Theory of Valence and the chemical community, 1920-1928 - G.N. Lewis on Detailed Balancing, the Symmetry of Time, and the Nature of Light - Rutherford and Recoil Atoms : The metamorphosis and success of a once Stillborn Theory)‎

‎Princeton University Press , Historical Studies in the Physical Sciences Malicorne sur Sarthe, 72, Pays de la Loire, France 1975 Book condition, Etat : Bon hardcover, editor's binding, under editor's printed dust-jacket clear blue and black grand In-8 1 vol. - 564 pages‎

‎1 plate in frontispiece, Japanese, Kanagaki Robun, few black and white illustrations 1st edition, 1975 Contents, Chapitres : Contents, Editor's Foreword, xiv, Text, 550 pages, Contributors - Kenkichiro Koizumi : The emergence of Japan's first physicists, 1868-1900 - Geoffrey Cantor : The reception of the Wave Theory of Light in Britain : A case study illustrating the role of methodology in scientific debate - Barbara Giusti Doran : Origins and consolidation of Field Theory in Nineteenth century Britain : From the mechanical to the electromagnetic view of nature - Salvo d'Agostino : Hertz's researches on Electromagnetic Waves - J.G. McEvoy and J.E. McGuire : God and nature : Priestley's way of rational dissent - John Hedley Brooke : Laurent, Gerhardt, and the Philosophy of Chemistry - Robert E. Kohler, Jr. : The Lewis-Langnuit Theory of Valence and the chemical community, 1920-1928 - Roger H. Stuewer : G.N. Lewis on Detailed Balancing, the Symmetry of Time, and the Nature of Light - Thaddeus J. Trenn : Rutherford and Recoil Atoms : The metamorphosis and success of a once Stillborn Theory near fine copy, the dust-jacket is complete and near fine, but with minor wear (folding tracks mainly), the top of the right part is lightly torn on 2 cms, inside is fine, no markings‎