Concepts of Space
The History of Theories of Space in Physics: Third, Enlarged Edition
Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Astrophysics & Space Science, Other Sciences
| Author: | Max Jammer | ISBN: | 9780486166476 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | August 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Max Jammer |
| ISBN: | 9780486166476 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | August 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Historical surveys of the concept of space consider Judeo-Christian ideas, Newtonian absolute space, perceptions from 18th century to the present, and more. This scholarly work features numerous original quotations and bibliographical references, including original-language excerpts and translations from ancient Greek, German, French, and Russian. Einstein's Foreword adds immense value. "Admirably compact and swiftly paced style." — Philosophy of Science.
Historical surveys of the concept of space consider Judeo-Christian ideas, Newtonian absolute space, perceptions from 18th century to the present, and more. This scholarly work features numerous original quotations and bibliographical references, including original-language excerpts and translations from ancient Greek, German, French, and Russian. Einstein's Foreword adds immense value. "Admirably compact and swiftly paced style." — Philosophy of Science.
