From Eudoxus to Einstein: A History of Mathematical Astronomy

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.

Author: Christopher Linton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/13/2004
Pages: 532
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.50w x 1.59d
ISBN: 9780521827508

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2005 pg. 1248

About the Author
Linton, C. M.: - Christopher Linton is Head of the Mathematical Sciences Department at Loughborough University.

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