{"product_id":"the-crisis-in-physics-isbn-9781786634603","title":"The Crisis in Physics","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristopher Caudwell’s \u003ci\u003eThe Crisis in Physics\u003c\/i\u003e is a stylish and readable analysis of the lines of connection between scientific theories and economic realities. Caudwell provides a trenchant critique of mechanism and positivism. In the words of J.B.S. Haldane, \u003ci\u003eThe Crisis in Physics\u003c\/i\u003e offers a “quarry of ideas” for future philosophers: a wealth of insights and arguments that demands continuing critical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e“Caudwell’s style is fluent, cogent and assertive.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—E.P. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “He wrote prolifically, in the most astonishing outpouring of creative energy, and produced serious Marxist theoretical works that can only be described as original and breathtakingly brilliant.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Helena Sheehan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Caudwell criticized, brilliantly and destructively, the philosophical conclusions of bourgeois scientists.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—J. D. Bernal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Caudwell\u003c\/b\u003e (1907–1937) was the pen name of Christopher St John Sprigg, a self-taught polymath and active member of the Poplar Branch of the Communist Party. Caudwell was killed in action in Spain in 1937.","brand":"Verso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303595725029,"sku":"NP9781786634603","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781786634603.jpg?v=1767738873","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-crisis-in-physics-isbn-9781786634603","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}