an alternative view of theoretical reasoning in physics Longair, Malcolm S. 1941- creator author. text bibliography enk 2020 Third edition. monographic eng 1 online resource "In this original and integrated approach to theoretical reasoning in physics, Malcolm Longair illuminates the subject from the perspective of real physics as practised by research scientists. Concentrating on the basic insights, attitudes and techniques that are the tools of the modern physicist, this approach conveys the intellectual excitement and beauty of the subject"-- Malcolm S. Longair, University of Cambridge. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Mathematical physics QC20 530.1 LON Longair, Malcolm S., 1941- Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, [2020] Third edition. (DLC) 2020001145 9781108613927 2020001146 DLC 200130 20230322163717.0 21415514 eng