1830-1930: A Century of Geometry

L. Boi, D. Flament, Jean-Michel Salanskis9780387554082, 9783540554080, 0387554084, 3540554084

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.