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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. reprinted in the British trade journal Physics World in 1990, three separate and 5 lengthy replies from establishment physicists were printed in subsequent issues. For outsiders, especially scientists who rely on physicist's theories in their own fields, this situation is disquieting. Moreover, many recall their introduction to quantum mechanics as a startling, if not shocking, experience. A molecular biologist related how he had started in theoretical physics but, after hearing the ideology of quantum mechanics, marched straight to the Reg- istrar's office and switched fields. A colleague recalled how her undergraduate chemistry professor religiously entertained queries from the class - until one day he began with the words: No questions will be permitted on today's lecture. The topic, of course, was quantum mechanics. My father, an organic chemist at a Midwestern university, also had to give that dreaded annual lecture. Around age 16, I picked up a little book he used to prepare and was perplexed by the author's tone, which seemed apologetic to the point of pleading. It was my first brush with the quantum theory. 6 Eventually, I went to graduate school in physics. By then I had acquired an historical bent, which developed out of an episode in my freshman year in college. To relieve the tedium of the introductory physics course, I set out to understand Einstein's theory of relativity (the so-called Special Theory of 1905, not the later and more difficult General Theory of 1915). This went badly at first.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. reprinted in the British trade journal Physics World in 1990, three separate and 5 lengthy replies from establishment physicists were printed in subsequent issues. For outsiders, especially scientists who rely on physicist's theories in their own fields, this situation is disquieting. Moreover, many recall their introduction to quantum mechanics as a startling, if not shocking, experience. A molecular biologist related how he had started in theoretical physics but, after hearing the ideology of quantum mechanics, marched straight to the Reg- istrar's office and switched fields. A colleague recalled how her undergraduate chemistry professor religiously entertained queries from the class - until one day he began with the words: No questions will be permitted on today's lecture. The topic, of course, was quantum mechanics. My father, an organic chemist at a Midwestern university, also had to give that dreaded annual lecture. Around age 16, I picked up a little book he used to prepare and was perplexed by the author's tone, which seemed apologetic to the point of pleading. It was my first brush with the quantum theory. 6 Eventually, I went to graduate school in physics. By then I had acquired an historical bent, which developed out of an episode in my freshman year in college. To relieve the tedium of the introductory physics course, I set out to understand Einstein's theory of relativity (the so-called Special Theory of 1905, not the later and more difficult General Theory of 1915). This went badly at first.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1938 printing.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Purple cover with black lettering and illustration shows only light wear and a bit of discoloration at top of spine. Name written on front illustrated end paper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. W. Fletcher White (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Significant edge wear on covers. Otherwise in very good condition. W. Fletcher White (illustrator).

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Hard Cover. Zustand: good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: --. 7.75" tall; blue cover with black lettering & decoration; color frontis; b/w ils on endpages & with text; some rubbing & wear to cover; browning to endpages near hinges; prev. owner's name dated 1948 on first page. W. Fletcher White (illustrator). Hardcover.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 124pp Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. W. Fletcher White (illustrator).

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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

ILLUSTRATED CLOTH. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. oversized book .book looks unused .illustrated b/w end papers, no writing no tearing no water marks no foxing . illustrated cloth hard cover is in unused condition NEAR FINE CONDITION PAGES WHITE. pages clean. .dust jacket has some chips and has been taped a few places . 124 pages. book iss companion to Lillie Faris New Testament Stories retold for children .see pictures. W.Fletcher White (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. By Hitti, Vida, Obermann, Grunebaum, Faris, LaMonte, Savage, Jurji and Ettinghausen. Dark green cloth binding with faded title, editor and publisher on spine. This copy is in very good condition with top and bottom of spine and corner of binding bumped and rubbed. 279pp. Content clean, bright and sound. This book may require additional postage. Photos available on request. B/W Photo Illustraions (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Very Good-, Clipped Dustjacket. Dust jacket and edges of book a bit age darkened, dust jacket shows light edge wear. End papers of book show foxing. W. Fletcher White (illustrator).

Zustand: New.

27 illustrated Bible stories for children. Solid bright tight HB copy. 6-1/4 x 8, 124 pp, b/w illus on almost every page, color frontispiece, b/w illus endpapers. VeryGood+ unmarked except for owner signature inside. Hardcover in red cloth illus boards, no jacket. No edition stated, assumed 1st printing.…

Couverture souple. Zustand: Neuf. Edition originale.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. small chip to the p/c dj, owner's name. W. FLETCHER WHITE (illustrator).