Modern Physics

Abstract

THERE is a distinct tendency in recent American text-books for the authors to expound the subject matter of physics as if their books were intended to appeal to readers whose professional interests are not very closely allied to their progress in physics. Prof. Richtmyer's book may show some traces of this tendency, but it is undoubtedly intended for readers who are keenly interested in modern physics, although his delightfully clear introduction to the subject will certainly introduce him to a very wide circle of readers. In fact, his book is one of the most valuable of the contributions to the literature of physics which American writers have made.

Introduction to Modern Physics.

By Prof. F. K. Richtmyer. Pp. xv + 596. (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc.; London: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., 1928.) 25s. net.