The Evolution of Physics: The Growth of Ideas from Early Concepts to Relativity and Quanta

1230 Sixth Avenue, New York 20, N. Y. : Simon and Schuster , 1938. 1938 at title page and copyright page indicating the first printing. No other dates, indications. Fine navy buckram (cloth) boards, gilt cover design of curving field matrix, sharp gilt spine titles, fine. Pages near fine; no writing. Light tan endpapers. Deep navy top-stain. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original navy wrapper with white stylized titles, moderate edge wear, chip, rub; unclipped 2.50 at back flap, protected in new clear sleeve. Illustrated throughout with demonstrative drawings and few plates. Fine first edition in near very good original wrapper. First published in 1938, this summary compilation was conceived by Einstein and composed by Leopold Infeld, working closely with the theorist. Clear and concise explanations of the development of theories that explain physical phenomena. Each chapter and subsection presents the growth of ideas from early concepts of science to relativity and quanta. This is an exceedingly proper and therefore delightful read, while still being thorough. It is a beautiful book, very clear and precise, and should be read by all armchair physicists with a serious interest in grasping relativity theory, as well as the importance of quantum theory. Accessible three-page index. An About the Authors page and "A Representative Selection of Simon and Schuster Publications," at back. Manufactured in the United States of America. 319 pages. Insured post. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.