Mobius and his Band : Mathematics and Astronomy in Nineteenth-Century Germany
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August Mobius was one of the 19th century's most influential mathematicians and astronomers. Written by six distinguished contributors, this book explores the work of Mobius and his brilliant German contemporaries. The work emphasizes those achievements which in many ways can be seen to
reflect the exciting advances taking place at the time throughout the entire scientific world. The background to Mobius's life and labors is provided by John Fauvel. Gert Schubring examines the mathematical community in 19th-century Germany, while Allan Chapman describes the revolution in astronomy
that took place during the period. Jeremy Gray analyzes Mobius's contribution to geometrical mechanics and Norman Biggs traces his role in the development of topological ideas. Finally, Ian Stewart explores the legacy Mobius left to mathematics in our own century. This stimulating volume will
appeal to all scientists in the fields that Mobius helped advance--physics, mathematics, and astronomy--as well as general readers interested in the history of science.
Mobius and his Band: Mathematics and Astronomy in Nineteenth-Century Germany,John Fauvel,Robin Wilson,Raymond Flood,Oxford University Press, USA,019853969X,1790-1868,19th century,Archaeology,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Biography,Germany,History,History & Philosophy,History Of Astronomy,History Of Mathematics,Mathematicians,Mathematics,Mobius, August Ferdinand,,Science,Science/Mathematics,Social Science,Sociology,Astronomy, Space & Time,Biography: general,History of science,Mathematics / History,Möbius, August Ferdinand,c 1700 to c 1800,c 1800 to c 1900
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