Ideas of Space: Euclidean, Non-Euclidean and Relativistic

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pp. 224, “Account of the development of Euclidean, non-Euclidean and relativistic ideas of the shape of the universe. Jeremy Gray reviews the history of geometry from classical times and shows how it led to the formulation of Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity which form the basis of our concept of the universe.”

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ISBN 0198533527
ISBN13 9780198533528
Number of pages 224
Original Title Ideas of Space : Euclidean, Non-Euclidean and Relativistic
Published Date 1980
Book Condition Veruy Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Oxford
Edition First edition
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pp. 224, “Account of the development of Euclidean, non-Euclidean and relativistic ideas of the shape of the universe. Jeremy Gray reviews the history of geometry from classical times and shows how it led to the formulation of Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity which form the basis of our concept of the universe.”

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Weight 1.1 kg