(1) The Classical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism (2) A Textbook of Physics (3) Physics: for Students of Science and Engineering

Abstract

(1) IT is now thirty-eight years since the first edition of Fappl's “Introduction to Maxwell's Theory” appeared in German, and it is twenty-eight years since the second edition, completely revised by Max Abraham, was issued. Seven other editions followed in the succeeding years, which bears convincing testimony to the high regard in which “Abraham-Fappl” was held by students and teachers. In view of this striking and well-deserved success, it is surprising that an English translation has not appeared earlier. The highly speculative nature of modern physical theory and its disconnectedness render it the more desirable that the works dealing with classical physics should be rigorous and consistent in treatment. In this respect the new “Abraham” sets a high standard. Experimental physicists who are unable to read Maxwell's “Treatise” in the original would be well advised to master the contents of the present volume.

(1) The Classical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism.

By Max Abraham. Revised by Prof. Richard Becker. Authorised translation by Dr. John Dougall. (The Student's Physics, Vol. 5) Pp. xiv + 285. (London, Glasgow and Bombay: Blackie and Son, Ltd., 1932.) 15s. net.

(2) A Textbook of Physics.

By E. Grimsehl. Edited by Prof. R. Tomaschek. Authorised translation from the seventh German edition by Dr. L. A. Woodward. Vol. 1: Mechanics. Pp. xii + 433. (London, Glasgow and Bombay: Blackie and Son, Ltd., 1932.) 15s. net.

(3) Physics: for Students of Science and Engineering.

Edited by A. Wilmer Duff; Mechanics and Sound, by A. Wilmer Duff; Wave Motion and Light, by E. Percival Lewis, revised by R. T. Birge and E. E. Hall; Heat, by Charles E. Mendenhall; Electricity and Magnetism, by Albert P. Carman and C. T. Knipp. Seventh revised edition. Pp. xiv + 681. (London: J. and A. Churchill, 1932.) 18s.