Foundations of space-time theories : relativistic physics and philosophy of science /

This book, explores the conceptual foundations of Einstein's theory of relativity: the fascinating, yet tangled, web of philosophical, mathematical, and physical ideas that is the source of the theory's enduring philosophical interest.Originally published in 1983.The Princeton Legacy Libra...

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Main Author: Friedman, Michael, 1947- (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: De Gruyter
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2014]
Princeton, New Jersey : [1983]
Edition:Course Book
Series:Princeton legacy library ; 113
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Summary:This book, explores the conceptual foundations of Einstein's theory of relativity: the fascinating, yet tangled, web of philosophical, mathematical, and physical ideas that is the source of the theory's enduring philosophical interest.Originally published in 1983.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905
Physical Description:1 online resource (403 pages) : illustrations
1 online resource (404 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 368-375) and index
ISBN:0691072396
0691610428
1400855128
9780691072395
9780691610429
9781400855124
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