A Survey of Physical Theory (Paperback, New edition)

In this classic of scientific literature, the Nobel laureate and creator of the quantum revolution in modern physics brilliantly explores the basic ideas intrinsic to the study of physics. Planck presents his subject in a clear, simple style accessible not only to the scientific community but also to interested general readers. He concludes with an engrossing step-by-step narrative of how he developed the quantum theory. 1925 edition.