Pullman, Bernard, 1919-

The atom in the history of human thought / Bernard Pullman ; translated by Axel Reisinger. - New York : Oxford University Press, 1998. - x, 403 p ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-392) and index.

Traces the concept of atoms from its birth in ancient Greece through the first direct visual proof of the existence of atoms in the late twentieth century, discussing the relationship between atomic theory and philosophy and religion over a period of 2,500 years.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0195114477 (cloth) 0195150406 (pbk.)

97036040


Atomic theory--History.
Philosophy and science.
Religion and science.
Atomic theory--History.
Religion and science.

QC171.2 / .P85 1998

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