Author

Publication

1960 - Harper, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

52,000 words, Guess

Page Count

208 pages

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Description

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.

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Series Statement

  • Harper Torchbooks : science library -- TB533

Other Editions

  • Concepts of space: the history of theories of space in physicsHarper1960-01-01
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