From certainty to uncertainty : the story of science and ideas in the twentieth century

Publication Data

• Title From certainty to uncertainty : the story of science and ideas in the twentieth century
• Author F. David Peat
• Publisher Joseph Henry Press
• Publication date 2002
• Publication location Washington, D.C.
• Language English

Descriptive Notes

Includes index.

Contents

Contents: Quantum uncertainty
On incompleteness
From object to process
Language
The end of representation
From clockwork to chaos
Re-envisioning the planet
Pausing the Cosmos.

Topics

• Physics :: Philosophy
• Certainty
• Chaotic behavior in systems
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From certainty to uncertainty : the story of science and ideas in the twentieth century by F. David Peat. ISBN 0309076412. Published by Joseph Henry Press in 2002. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.