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Concepts of Simultaneity: From Antiquity to Einstein and Beyond
Max Jammer
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Description for Concepts of Simultaneity: From Antiquity to Einstein and Beyond
Hardback. The study concludes with an analysis of simultaneity's importance in general relativity and quantum mechanics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16, 16 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HP; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
Max Jammer's Concepts of Simultaneity presents a comprehensive, accessible account of the historical development of an important and controversial concept-which played a critical role in initiating modern theoretical physics-from the days of Egyptian hieroglyphs through to Einstein's work in 1905, and beyond. Beginning with the use of the concept of simultaneity in ancient Egypt and in the Bible, the study discusses its role in Greek and medieval philosophy as well as its significance in Newtonian physics and in the ideas of Leibniz, Kant, and other classical philosophers. The central theme of Jammer's presentation is a critical analysis of the use of this concept by philosophers of science, like Poincare, and its significant role in inaugurating modern theoretical physics in Einstein's special theory of relativity. Particular attention is paid to the philosophical problem of whether the notion of distant simultaneity presents a factual reality or only a hypothetical convention. The study concludes with an analysis of simultaneity's importance in general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
585g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801884221
SKU
V9780801884221
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About Max Jammer
Max Jammer, who was personally acquainted with Albert Einstein while at Princeton, is former president and professor emeritus of Bar-Ilan University and author of a number of important books, mainly in the philosophy of physics. Among his numerous awards are the Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the much coveted Israel Prize.
Reviews for Concepts of Simultaneity: From Antiquity to Einstein and Beyond
Concepts of Simultaneity excels at clearly explaining subtle but important issues. The book is incisive and valuable; it will appeal not only to historians and philosophers of physics but also to physicists drawn to the elements of special relativity.
Alberto A. Martinez
Physics Today
This interesting, carefully crafted analysis of some fundamental ideas belongs in good college library collections... Highly recommended.
Choice
Concepts of Simultaneity provides a welcome survey of the development of our views and theories of simultaneity, bringing together sources in history, physics and philosophy. The book covers an impressive array of material.
Jill North
American Scientist
The view of simultaneity presented by Max Jammer is almost breathtaking... I think Jammer has written a valuable book.
Allen I. Janis
Sudies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
Presents a very well-researched and thought-provoking analysis of the topic.
Mark Shumelda
History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences
I highly recommend the book.
Craig Callender
Isis
Jammer's book is a significant contribution to the literature on the physics of time and merits the attention of both physicists and philosophers of science.
Howard E. Brandt
Mathematical Reviews
Alberto A. Martinez
Physics Today
This interesting, carefully crafted analysis of some fundamental ideas belongs in good college library collections... Highly recommended.
Choice
Concepts of Simultaneity provides a welcome survey of the development of our views and theories of simultaneity, bringing together sources in history, physics and philosophy. The book covers an impressive array of material.
Jill North
American Scientist
The view of simultaneity presented by Max Jammer is almost breathtaking... I think Jammer has written a valuable book.
Allen I. Janis
Sudies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
Presents a very well-researched and thought-provoking analysis of the topic.
Mark Shumelda
History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences
I highly recommend the book.
Craig Callender
Isis
Jammer's book is a significant contribution to the literature on the physics of time and merits the attention of both physicists and philosophers of science.
Howard E. Brandt
Mathematical Reviews