Light: a radiant history from creation to the quantum age
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Published:
New York, NY : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xiv, 282 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Description
"Delving into mythology, religion, philosophy, painting, and science, 'Light' captures the wonder and awe of humanity's study of light across three millennia of discovery"--Front jacket flap.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781620405598, 1620405598
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-271) and index.
Description
"Delving into mythology, religion, philosophy, painting, and science, 'Light' captures the wonder and awe of humanity's study of light across three millennia of discovery"--Front jacket flap.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Watson, B. (2016). Light: a radiant history from creation to the quantum age. New York, NY, Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Watson, Bruce, 1953-. 2016. Light: A Radiant History From Creation to the Quantum Age. New York, NY, Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Watson, Bruce, 1953-, Light: A Radiant History From Creation to the Quantum Age. New York, NY, Bloomsbury, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Watson, Bruce. Light: A Radiant History From Creation to the Quantum Age. New York, NY, Bloomsbury, 2016.
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