Quantum field theory is not only one of the most rapidly developing areas of contemporary physics, but it is also full of problems of great theoretical and philosophical interest. This collection discusses quantum field theory from a wide variety of standpoints. The contributors explore its mathematical structure extensively and work throuh its metaphysical and methodological implications in detail. The study is the first systematic attempt at the exploration of the nature and implications of quantum field theory. The ...
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Quantum field theory is not only one of the most rapidly developing areas of contemporary physics, but it is also full of problems of great theoretical and philosophical interest. This collection discusses quantum field theory from a wide variety of standpoints. The contributors explore its mathematical structure extensively and work throuh its metaphysical and methodological implications in detail. The study is the first systematic attempt at the exploration of the nature and implications of quantum field theory. The contributors are: Michael Redhead, James T. Cushing, Robert Weingard, Rom Harre, Paul Teller, Gordon N. Fleming, Tian-Yu Cao, Ray F. Streater, Simon Saunders. The book should be of interest to philosophers of science, theoretical physicists, and historians of science.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. Pages are unmarked and uncreased. Otherwise, sound and serviceable. Publisher's note: Quantum field theory is one of the most exciting areas of contemporary physics, posing problems of great theoretical and philosophical interest. This study is the first systematic attempt to explore the nature and implications of the theory. Size: 20 x 14 x 1.8 cm. 190 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science & Technology; Physics--Philosophy; Quantum field theory; ISBN: 0198249756. ISBN/EAN: 9780198249757. Add. Inventory No: 241028GAY0316405.
Add this copy of Philosophical Foundations of Quantum Field Theory to cart. $73.51, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Good. Light scuffs & scratches to jacket. Faded spine. Pen on ffep. Content is in very good, clean condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 194 p. Contains: Illustrations.
