James Jeans books in order
British mathematician and astronomer
- Lived
- 1877–1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
James Jeans published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with The Dynamical Theory of Gases (1904). The best-known is Science & Music (1937).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Jeans
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Science & Music
James Jeans's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
An Introduction to the Kinetic Theory of Gases (1940)
Non-fiction in order
The Mysterious Universe (1930)
The New Background of Science (1933)
Through Space & Time (1934)
Physics & Philosophy (1942)
The Growth of Physical Science (1947)
Other books in order
The Dynamical Theory of Gases (1904)
The Mathematical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism (1908)
Astronomy and Cosmogony (1928)
Eos; Or, the Wider Aspects of Cosmogony (1928)
The Universe Around Us (1929)
The Stars in Their Courses (1933)
Science & Music (1937)
About James Jeans
Sir James Hopwood Jeans was an English physicist, mathematician and an astronomer. He served as a secretary of the Royal Society from 1919 to 1929, and was the president of the Royal Astronomical Society from 1925 to 1927, and won its Gold Medal.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Jeans FAQ
- How many books has James Jeans written?
- James Jeans published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Jeans's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Science & Music.
- What is James Jeans's last book?
- The Growth of Physical Science (1947).
- What is James Jeans's most famous book?
- Science & Music (1937) is James Jeans's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Jeans's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by James Jeans is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.