Unifying scientific theories: physical concepts and mathematical structures
Auteur :
Morrison, Margaret
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521037600
Date de publication :
27 juin 2007
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,1 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
434 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book is about the methods used for unifying different scientific theories under one all-embracing theory. The book emphasizes the importance of mathematical structures in unification, and claims that despite this common feature theory unification is a multi-faceted process for which no general account can be offered.