Möbius and his band
mathematics and astronomy in nineteenth-century Germany
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Contributions
- Fauvel, John. - Contributor
- Flood, Raymond. - Contributor
- Wilson, Robin J. - Contributor
Publication
1993 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England
Language
English
Word Count
43,000 words, Guess
Page Count
172 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1740841M
- ISBN-10019853969X
- OCLC Control Number27264636
- OCLC Control Numbermobiushisbandmat00fauv
- Library of Congress Control Number92046692
and 2 more
- LibraryThing435287
- Goodreads403904
Classifications
- DDC510/.943/09034
- LCCQA29.M5234 M63 1993
Description
Most people have heard of the Mobius band. But the work and influence of August Mobius are more far-reaching than a topological toy. For some fifty years of the nineteenth century, August Mobius taught astronomy and researched in mathematics at Leipzig University. During those years, which saw the German nation move towards unification, German mathematics developed into the most powerful and influential in the world and German astronomers became the world leaders. How did this come about? In this fascinating, richly illustrated, and accessible book, leading scholars assess the contribution of Mobius and others of his time to the practice of mathematics and astronomy today. Mobius and his band has been written for all those interested in the historical development of ideas and their legacy, and thus both the general reader and specialists in particular fields will find much of interest.
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