Percy Williams Bridgman books in order
American physicist
- Lived
- 1882–1961
- Books
- 10
Percy Williams Bridgman published 5 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Dimensional Analysis (1922). The best-known is The Nature of Physical Theory (1936).
Updated September 2026
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The Nature of Physical Theory
Percy Williams Bridgman's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Logic of Modern Physics (1927)
The Physics of High Pressure (1931)
The Nature of Physical Theory (1936)
Reflections of a Physicist (1950)
The Way Things Are (1959)
Other books in order
Dimensional Analysis (1922)
The Nature of Thermodynamics (1941)
Studies in Large Plastic Flow and Fracture (1952)
Studies in Large Plastic Flow and Fracture, with Special Emphasis on the Effects of Hydrostatic Pressure (1952)
A Sophisticate's Primer of Relativity (1962)
About Percy Williams Bridgman
Percy Williams Bridgman was an American physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1946 for his work on the physics of high pressures. He also wrote extensively on the scientific method and on other aspects of the philosophy of science. The Bridgman effect, the Bridgman–Stockbarger technique, and the high-pressure mineral bridgmanite are named after him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Percy Williams Bridgman FAQ
- How many books has Percy Williams Bridgman written?
- Percy Williams Bridgman published 5 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Percy Williams Bridgman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Nature of Physical Theory.
- What is Percy Williams Bridgman's last book?
- The Way Things Are (1959).
- What is Percy Williams Bridgman's most famous book?
- The Nature of Physical Theory (1936) is Percy Williams Bridgman's most widely read book.
- Can I read Percy Williams Bridgman's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Percy Williams Bridgman 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.