{"product_id":"conceptual-developments-of-20th-century-field-theories-hardback-9781108476072","title":"Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories (Hardback) 9781108476072","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eConceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn overview of the conceptual and historical foundations of fundamental field theories, including their underlying issues, logic and dynamics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTian Yu Cao (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108476072, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 October 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e458 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.8 x 2.6 cm, 1.05 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis new edition of Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories explores the conceptual foundations and historical roots of fundamental field theories. It also uncovers the underlying issues, logic and dynamics in fundamental physics. In response to new advances in the field over the past twenty years, the sections on gauge theory and quantum field theory have been thoroughly revised and elaborated. The chapter on ontological synthesis and scientific realism has also been reconsidered, now suggesting a new approach that goes beyond structuralism and historicism. Providing an integrated picture of the physical world, it is a valuable resource for theoretical physicists and philosophers of science with an interest in the development of twentieth century mathematical physics. It also provides professional historians and sociologists of science with a basis for further historical, cultural and sociological analysis of the theories discussed.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The rise of classical field theory\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Geometrical Programme for Fundamental Interactions: 3. Einstein's route to the gravitational field\u003cbr\u003e 4. The general theory of relativity (GTR)\u003cbr\u003e 5. The geometrical programme (GP)\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Quantum Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions: 6. The rise of quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e 7. The formation of the conceptual foundations of quantum field theory\u003cbr\u003e 8. The quantum field programme (QFP)\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Gauge Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions: 9. The route to gauge fields\u003cbr\u003e 10. The formation of the conceptual foundations of gauge field theories\u003cbr\u003e 11. The gauge field programme (GFP)\u003cbr\u003e 12. Ontological synthesis and scientific realism\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematical%20physics%20%5BPHU%5D%22\"\u003ePHU\u003c\/a\u003e], History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20science%20%5BPDA%5D%22\"\u003ePDA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004952596760,"sku":"9781108476072","price":62.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108476072i.jpg?v=1696705869","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/conceptual-developments-of-20th-century-field-theories-hardback-9781108476072","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}