1830-1930
Subtitle: a century of geometry : epistemology, history, and mathematics
By: L. Boi, D. Flament, J.-M. Salanskis (eds.).
Contributors: Boi, L. 1957-; Flament, D. 1953-; Salanskis, J.-M. 1951-
Series: Lecture notes in physics ;; 402
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
Subjects: Geometry -- History -- Congresses.
Description: In the first half of the 19th century geometry changed radically, and withina century it helped to revolutionize both mathematics and physics. It also put the epistemology and the philosophy of science on a new footing. In this volume a sound overview of this development is given by leading mathematicians, physicists, philosophers, and historians of science. This interdisciplinary approach gives this collection a unique character. It can be used by scientists and students, but it also addresses a general readership.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Proceedings of an international conference held Sept. 18-23, 1989 at the Institut Henri Poincaré in Paris.