New foundations for physical geometry the theory of linear structures

Tim Maudlin sets out a completely new method for describing the geometrical structure of spaces, and thus a better mathematical tool for describing and understanding space-time. He presents a historical review of the development of geometry and topology, and then his original theory of linear struct...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Maudlin, Tim (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2014.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:Tim Maudlin sets out a completely new method for describing the geometrical structure of spaces, and thus a better mathematical tool for describing and understanding space-time. He presents a historical review of the development of geometry and topology, and then his original theory of linear structures.
Descripción Física:ix, 363 p. : il
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
ISBN:9780191004551