Concepts of Space: The History of Theories of Space in Physics: Third, Enlarged Edition

Jammer, Max

ISBN 10: 0486271196 / ISBN 13: 9780486271194

Published by Dover Publications, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Concepts of Space: The History of Theories of Space in Physics: Third, Enlarged Edition
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486271196
• ISBN 13: 9780486271194
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Physicist Max Jammer (1915-2010) was a close colleague of Albert Einstein and a lecturer at Princeton University. He also taught at Harvard University, the University of Oklahoma, and Boston University before establishing the Physics Department at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, where he also served as Professor, President, and Rector.