A brief history of physical science john a cramer iuniverse 2001 science 252 pages 0 . A brief history of physical science paperback illustrated august 27 2001 by john cramer author 50 out of 5 stars 1 rating why do we think matter is made of atoms and the earth goes around the sun how big is the universe did it have a beginning or is it eternal is heat a fluid or just the random motion of molecules. A brief history of physical science answers these questions and many more as it traces the . A brief history of physical science by john cramer the historical approach allows us to see not only how the content of the physical sciences was formed but also how cultural philosophical and religious influences and attitudes have played a major role in that development