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English
Blackwell Verlag GmbH
08 March 2005
A description of the geometry of space-time with all the questions and issues explained without the need for formulas. As such, the author shows that this is indeed geometry, with actual constructions familiar from Euclidean geometry, and which allow exact demonstrations and proofs. The formal mathematics behind these constructions is provided in the appendices.

The result is thus not a textbook introducing readers to the theory of special relativity so they may calculate formally, but rather aims to show the connection with synthetic geometry. It presents the relation to projective geometry and uses this to illustrate the starting points of general relativity. Written at an introductory level for undergraduates, this novel presentation will also benefit teaching staff.
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Imprint:   Blackwell Verlag GmbH
Country of Publication:   Germany
Dimensions:   Height: 240mm,  Width: 170mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   494g
ISBN:   9783527405671
ISBN 10:   3527405674
Pages:   253
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dierck-Ekkehard Liebscher, Dr. Professor of Theoretical Physics Institute of Astrophysics University of Potsdam, Germany Dierck-Eckehard Liebscher studied physics at the Humboldt University, Berlin, and received two PhDs in 1966 and 1973, both on topics of general relativity. From 1967 to 1991, he worked at the Central Institute for Astrophysics of the former GDR. In 1992, he accepted a post as senior scientist at the Astrophysical Institute, Potsdam, where he still works. Professor Liebscher is the author of several books and numerous papers.

Reviews for The Geometry of Time

...the text offers good explanations and builds up concepts well. When students ask for references for relativity, this book will be included on the list. (CHOICE, November 2005)


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