{"product_id":"from-eudoxus-to-einstein-a-history-of-mathematical-astronomy-paperback-9780521045711","title":"From Eudoxus to Einstein; A History of Mathematical Astronomy (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521045711","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrom Eudoxus to Einstein\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA History of Mathematical Astronomy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescribes development of theories of planetary motion, emphasizing interaction between progress in mathematics and astronomy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. M. Linton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521045711, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 December 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e532 pages, 92 b\/w illus.  15 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.3 x 3 cm, 0.792 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The homework requisite for the task Linton has undertaken is demanding, both in extent and depth. He has done it thoroughly and well.' Journal for the History of Astronomy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSince man first looked towards the heavens, a great deal of effort has been put into trying to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon and planets. Developments in man's understanding have been closely linked to progress in the mathematical sciences. Whole new areas of mathematics, such as trigonometry, were developed to aid astronomical calculations, and on numerous occasions throughout history, breakthroughs in astronomy have only been possible because of progress in mathematics. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, beginning with the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus and ending with Einstein's general theory of relativity. It emphasizes the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, showing how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times. This valuable text is accessible to a wide audience, from amateur astronomers to professional historians of astronomy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Spheres and circles\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Ptolemaic universe\u003cbr\u003e 4. Developments in geocentric astronomy\u003cbr\u003e 5. The heliocentric universe\u003cbr\u003e 6. Tycho Brahe, Kepler and the ellipse\u003cbr\u003e 7. Galileo, the telescope and Keplerian astronomy\u003cbr\u003e 8. The universal theory of gravitation\u003cbr\u003e 9. Celestial mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 10. The asteroids and the outer planets\u003cbr\u003e 11. New methods\u003cbr\u003e 12. Mercury and relativity\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theoretical%20\u0026amp;%20mathematical%20astronomy%20%5BPGC%5D%22\"\u003ePGC\u003c\/a\u003e], History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004450099480,"sku":"9780521045711","price":74.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521045711i_df47ad6d-0f25-499e-9756-e8c657e4ebc4.jpg?v=1694968652","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/from-eudoxus-to-einstein-a-history-of-mathematical-astronomy-paperback-9780521045711","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}