Author

Publication

2003 - Dover Publications, Mineola, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

58,500 words, Guess

Page Count

234 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100486495450
  • ISBN-139780486495453
  • Goodreads4580374
  • LibraryThing730862
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003053068
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780486495453
  • Open LibraryOL3687704M

Classifications

  • DDC530.11
  • LCCQC173.59.S65 B6713 2003
  • LCCQC173.59.S65B6713
and 2 more
  • LCCQC'6'B628'1939
  • LCCQC6

Description

After an introduction tracing the transformation of mathematico-physical thought from Newton and Poincare to Einstein, the book covers geometry and the shape of the earth, space and time in astronomy, abstract geometry and geographical maps, continuity and topology, the propagation of light, the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity, and theoretical and experimental researches.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Dover phoenix editions

Other Editions

  • Space and timeDover Publications2003-01-01
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