Studies in the history of general relativity : proceedings of the Second International Conference on the History of General Relativity, Luminy, Marseille, France, 6-9 September 1988

Among the considerations of the two dozen papers are the reception and development of Einstein's theory of general relativity in various institutions around the world; conceptual issues of the theory, especially themes, concepts, and principles associated with his theory of gravity; a number of tech Some recent studies on the history of relativity have surpassed mere conceptual and theoretical reconstructions (e.g., its universal expression) and have extended to comparative studies of its early reception in various countries. Jean Eisenstaedt, A.j. Kox, Editors. Summaries In French. Includes Bibliographical References.