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Heisenberg, Werner, 1901-1976.

Physics & philosophy : the revolution in modern science / Physics and philosophy Werner Heisenberg. - [First Harper Torchbook edition]. - New York : Harper & Row , Publishers, c 1958 - 213 pages ; 21 cm. - Harper torchbooks : the science library ; TB549 . - Harper torchbooks : the science library ; TB549. .

Introduction / F.S.C. Northrop -- An old and a new tradition -- The history of quantum theory -- The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory -- Quantum theory and the roots of atomic science -- The development of philosophical ideas since descartes in comparison with the new situation in quantum theory -- The relation of quantum theory to other parts of natural science -- The theory of relativity -- Criticism and counterproposals to the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory -- Quantum theory and the structure of matter -- Language and reality in modern physics -- The role of modern physics in the present development of human thinking -- Epilogue -- what world perspectives means / Ruth Nanda Anshen.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physics--Philosophy.
Quantum theory.

LC Class. No.: QC6 / .H34 1962

Dewey Class. No.: ARCH YNDC 530.1 H473P / H473p, 1962

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QC6 / .H34 1962