From Eudoxus to Einstein: A History of Mathematical Astronomy

From Eudoxus to Einstein: A History of Mathematical Astronomy Since Babylonian times, a great deal of effort has been put into trying to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon and planets. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, emphasizing the interaction between progress in astronomy and mathematics. Autor: C. M. (Loughborough University) Linton Wydawnictwo: Cambridge University Press Rok wydania: 2007 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 532 Wymiary: 22.9 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm Ilustracje: 15 Tables, unspecified; 5 Halftones, unspecified; 87 Line drawings, unspecified Język: angielski ISBN: 9780521045711