From Eudoxus to Einstein: A History of Mathematical Astronomy

By C.M. Linton

Book Overview

Since humans first looked towards the heavens, they have attempted 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, from the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus to Einstein's general theory of relativity. It emphasizes the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, demonstrating how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521827507
• ISBN13: 9780521827508
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.5" x 9.1"