From Eudoxus to Einstein: A History of Mathematical Astronomy by C. M. Linton (PDF)

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Since humans first looked towards the heavens, they have attempted to predict and explain the motions of the sun, moon, and planets. This book describes the theories of planetary motion that have been developed through the ages, from the homocentric spheres of Eudoxus to Einstein’s general theory of relativity. It emphasizes the interaction between progress in astronomy and in mathematics, demonstrating how the two have been inextricably linked since Babylonian times.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “In an authoritative, well-organized presentation of the historical developments, annotated by extensive references, Linton explains the new concepts of mathematics […] An excellent survey of the history of this field. Highly recommended.” D.E. Hogg, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, CHOICE”This thoroughly-researched book demands the reader’s attention and effort, but rewards the investment richly. It will be an important reference work for decades to come; I hope it will also provide a model for more expositions of challenging mathematical topics to a wider audience.” MAA Reviews, Glen van Brummelen”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 Curtis Wilson, St. John’s College, Annapolis Book Description Describes development of theories of planetary motion, emphasizing interaction between progress in mathematics and astronomy. About the Author Christopher Linton is Head of the Mathematical Sciences Department at Loughborough University. Read more

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⭐Great Book…… Very detailed as one knows from the very beginning that Mr. Linton has done much research in his development of this book. I love Mathematics and I am very interested in reading and studying how Mathematic was developed. This book shows that the need for many Mathematical Concepts was the reason for the development of many of our mathematics concepts that we may take for granted. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the development of mathematics.

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