| Description |
1 online resource (321 pages) |
| Contents |
The problem of quantum gravity: from feelings to phenomena -- On writing a history of quantum gravity -- "Prehistoric" quantum gravity -- The shock of the new -- Another field to the pot -- Forming the canon -- Quantum gravity as a resource -- Geon Wheeler -- Institutionalizing quantum gravitational research -- Appendix A: PhDs on classical and quantum gravity ≤1957 |
| Summary |
This is the first book-length treatment of the history of attempts to bring quantum mechanics and gravitation together. It goes beyond a mere technical examination of the problems, by also looking at social and cultural factors involved in the changing fortunes of the field |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Quantum gravity.
|
|
Quantum gravity
|
| Genre/Form |
History
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9780192529794 |
|
019252979X |
|
9780191844393 |
|
019184439X |
|
