Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories [Pehme köide]

'Tian Yu Cao's timely book provides a broad overview of twentieth-century field theories it is an up-to-date, well informed and detailed historical account.' Ian Aitchison, Nature ' a study of exceptional interest to both physicians and historians alike All in all this is a spellbinding book, with a wealth of information. As Gordon Fraser, editor of the CERN Courier, told me: 'This book is not leaving my office!'.' Martinus Veltman, Physics World ' the book [ is] a deep and masterly overview of the conceptual foundations of field theories. Although perhaps addressed primarily to physicists and philosphers of physics, this work will also be a rich resource for the historian of modern scientific ideas.' Helge Kragh, Isis ' is likely to become the standard reference on the history and conceptual underpinning of modern field theory.' Silvia Bergia, Centaurus ' an excellent supplement to the usual physics introductions, which focus mainly on calculation techniques and neglect the (equally) important conceptual aspects. I warmly recommend this book not only to researchers in quantum or classical field theories, but also to philosophers and sociologists of science '. V. Vedral, Contemporary Physics