Physics And Culture

The role of physics in our culture is examined from the time of Newton to the present day. It has three sections: an introduction to physics and two parts covering the roles of Newtonian and Modern/Postmodern physics. It shows how popularization enabled physics to become part of our culture, discussing topics like religion, philosophy, politics, literature, the visual arts, and music. An underlying theme is that physics is an intimate part of our culture, which, together with other sciences, has had a wide influence that cannot be ignored. The book is written for all those genuinely interested in culture. It is well referenced and illustrated, suitable for the general public, students, and academics interested in bridging sciences and humanities in today's era of specialization.