Appendix, the Theory of Space
Author | : János Bolyai |
Publisher | : Elsevier Science & Technology |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : 0444865284 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780444865281 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Download or read book Appendix, the Theory of Space written by János Bolyai and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1987 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epoch-making work of János Bolyai is presented here, together with a supplement outlining Hungarian political and science history to help the reader to get acquainted with the miserable fate of János Bolyai and with his intellectual world. A facsimile of a copy of Bolyai's original 1831 Scientia Spatii (also known as the Appendix) is included, together with a translation. Comments and notes, and a survey of the effects of his work, complete the volume.