Unifying scientific theories: physical concepts and mathematical structures
Auteur :
Morrison, Margaret
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521652162
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2000
Dimensions :
23,5 x 16,1 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
535 g
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.