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J. J. Sakurai's treatment of various elementary particle phenomena, is written for those not completely familiar with field theory who wish to gain insight into theoretical problems. Since the manuscript for his book was completed, a very important development has taken place in particle physics-the discovery of the p, w, and n mesons: in view of t

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Most of the results in this monograph are known. The method of proof is new, especially in the case of Matsushima's theorem. The topic is not easily accessible. Therefore an introduction has been written here in order to provide a clear, coherent, intransically formulated account which will be useful for applications to value distribution theory, and which may have a wider appeal as well.

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An introduction to philosophy of technology posing a wide range of philosophical questions relating to technology and its social and cultural impact in today's world.

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If you could be invisible, what would you do The chances are that it would have something to do with power, wealth or sex. Perhaps all three. Impulses like these have always been at the heart of our fascination with invisibility. This book offers a history of humanity's turbulent relationship with the invisible.

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Discusses an unusually wide range of topics, including such items of contemporary interest as knot theory, optimization theory, and dynamical systems. This book includes a chapter, which deals with dynamics and contains material on the Game of Life, circle rotation, Smale's "horseshoe," and stability and instability, among other topics.

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A whimsical journey that shows children how the same number can be both big and small.

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Some contend we are the product of purely material forces, explained under the umbrella of evolution. Others contend there is a force outside our material world that created us. There are key issues in this evolution and creation debate, and this book examines some of the more important ones.

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The rise and fall of the Islamic scientific tradition, and the relationship of Islamic science to European science during the Renaissance.

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The description for this book, Isoperimetric Inequalities in Mathematical Physics. (AM-27), will be forthcoming.

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Australia's favourite scientist answers more curly questions about life, the universe and everything. Questions such as: are virgin births possible (They are). Will a black hole suck you in (It won't) Is the most radioactive device in our homes the microwave (It's not, it's the smoke detector). (SA: Year 6 - Year 9).

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Reveals that some of our most intuitive notions about time are shockingly wrong, and that the real nature of time discovered by Einstein can be rigorously explained without advanced mathematics. This book is suitable for intellectually curious readers of various kinds, including professional physicists.

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Catalogues more than 500 of the most current information sources available in the English language on Japanese scientific, technical and business subjects. The book includes guides, directories, on line databases, publications, industry reports and abstracting and indexing services.

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Jeffery's Outer Space Adventure is a fun, exciting read for kids, and the whole family. Come along wth Jeffery as he explores outer space, learns about the solar system, and meets a new space friend.

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Part III: Jews and Science describes the entry of Jews into modern science, beginning in 19th century Europe and 20th century United States, USSR and Israel, emphasizing the social background of the rapid entry of Jews into modern sciences, and of their remarkable successes.

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Sheds light on the ethical concerns surrounding various types of genetic technologies. This book introduces readers to the competing issues at stake in the arguments about the scientific application of the new technologies available and those on the horizon.

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The description for this book, K-Theory of Forms. (AM-98), will be forthcoming.

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When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. This book tells the story of this network of pioneers who, fueled by civic pride and exhilarated by space exploration, took part in the scientific endeavor.

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Women scientists leave the profession in greater proportions than men and are under-represented in leadership roles. In this book, Kate White looks at the challenges that women face, which often result from discrimination and being positioned as outsiders. She asks the question: Why is it so important to keep women in science research