Physics and Human Civilization

Author: Sheng Zhengmao, Ye Gaoxiang
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Physics and Human Civilization is a textbook for cultural quality education courses for college students. Against the backdrop of the development of human science, the book integrates many issues related to modern society, crossing the boundaries between science and humanities, and blending Eastern and Western cultures. It elaborates on major scientific achievements and the spirit of science as a form of culture. It differs from general introductions to "scientific advancement" and is also distinct from traditional textbooks on "the history of science" or "philosophy of science." The authors strive to present the significant achievements, developmental patterns, ways of thinking, research methods, and the relationship between the spirit of science and human civilization in a manner that is both accessible and rigorous. The book aims to serve as an excellent textbook for college students' scientific and cultural quality education, helping them learn basic scientific knowledge, cultivate innovative, rigorous, and down-to-earth scientific attitudes, enhance their perspectives on life and values, and promote a spirit of patriotism.