Space and the Atom

Abstract

Edited by S. T. Butler and H. Messel 0ydney: Shakespeare Head Press Pty. Ltd. Pp. 425. Price 84s. (Aust). This volume is mainly concerned with atomic physics and is based on lectures given by various contributors at a Summer School for Science Teachers in the University of Sydney in January 1961. The first half of the book, written by the editors, is a good historical account of the development of atomic physics, which is clearly and attractively written.