Light: a radiant history, from creation to the quantum age
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Published:
New York, NY : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 282 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Elk Grove
509 W337 2016
North Natomas
509 W337 2016
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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English
ISBN:
9781620405598, 1620405598
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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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