Light: An Introductory Text-Book [Paperback] Vernon, C. G.

Description

Original 1929 hardcover. Cambridge University Press. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean.
This 1929 edition of “Light: An Introductory Text-Book” by C. G. Vernon is a remarkable find for collectors and readers interested in the history of physics education. Published by the prestigious Cambridge University Press, this book was likely used as a textbook in universities and colleges during the early 20th century. Vernon’s work aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of light and optics, a field that was rapidly evolving at the time due to the groundbreaking discoveries of physicists like Max Planck and Albert Einstein. With its clean pages and original hardcover binding, this copy offers a glimpse into the way scientific knowledge was disseminated and taught in the decades following the birth of quantum mechanics. Collectors will appreciate the book’s historical significance, while readers can explore the foundations of modern optics and gain insights into the pedagogical approaches of the era.