The Physicists: The History of a Scientific Community in Modern America Kevles, Daniel J. United States Barnhardt Mesa

Barnhardt Mesa

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The Physicists: The History of a Scientific Community in Modern America Kevles, Daniel J. United States Barnhardt MesaThis magnificent account of the coming of age of physics in America has been heralded as the best introduction to the history of science in the United States. Unsurpassed in its breadth and literary style, Kevles's account portrays the brilliant scientists who became a powerful force in bringing the world into a revolutionary new era. The book ranges widely as it links these exciting developments to the social, cultural, and political changes that