Eratosthenes and the Measurement of the Earth's Circumference (C.230 Bc)

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-19-887429-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 168 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 748 g

Eratosthenes and the Measurement of the Earth's Circumference (c.230 BC) is an innovative and thought-provoking examination of one of the pivotal moments in the history of science.

This text analyses a debate that has been going on for more than 2,300 years over the accuracy of Eratosthenes' experiment and calculations and puts to rest all prior theories that have come before. This work engages with this long running debate by applying innovative and multi-disciplinary methods such as linguistic analysis, mathematical modelling, satellite mapping, archaeological investigation and historical examination that creates the first ever combined exploration of this important
event in the history of astronomy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Matthew, Christopher A

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Numerische Mathematik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher A. Matthew is a lecturer in ancient history at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney, also teaching courses on the Greek City States, the Roman Republic, Pompeii, Ancient Greek Drama and the Ancient Near East. He is leading researcher in the study of ancient warfare and his research has been recognised both nationally and internationally.