Inward Bound: Of Matter and Forces in the Physical World
'It is rare indeed to find a professional physicist who combines such historical accomplishment, a lucid and refreshing style and a deep and relaxed understanding of his subject matter...Throughout, he provides shrewd and illuminating comments on experimental practice and theory construction and on current theories in the philosophy of scientific discovery.' Times Literary Supplement'a learned and detailed commentary on what has been discovered about the constituents of matter, the laws to which they are subject, and the forces which act on them. It is a work of real scholarship.' New Scientist'Pais's mastery of the whole field of elementary particle physics is manifest on every page.  In addition, his insight into the personalities of the actors in the story is remarkable ... It is an inimitable work.' Nature'The history of "modern" physics has been told many times, although seldom with such insight and affection.' Times Higher Education Supplement'In this groundbreaking new volume, Pais undertakes a history of the physics of matter and of physical forces since the discovery of X-rays ... this magisterial survey richly conveys what has been discovered about the constituents of matter, the laws to which they are subject and the forces that act on them' europe and astronomy, 1992