1830–1930: A Century of Geometry: Epistemology, History and Mathematics (Lecture Notes in Physics) (English and French Edition)

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. In the first half of the 19th century geometry changed radically, and within a century it helped to revolutionize both mathematics and physics. In this volume, an overview of this development is given by leading mathematicians, physicists, philosophers, and historians of science. L. Boi, D. Flament, J.-m. Salanskis (eds.). Proceedings Of An International Conference Held Sept. 18-23, 1989 At The Institut Henri Poincaré In Paris. Includes Bibliographical References.