Before Einstein the fourth dimension in fin-de-siècle in literature and culture

Before Albert Einstein proposed the concept of four-dimensional spacetime, late Victorian scientists, radical philosophers and writers were discussing the possibility of a different kind of fourth dimension. Before Einstein offers the first book-length examination of the impact of pre-Relativity fou...

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Other Authors: Throesch, Elizabeth, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, England ; New York, New York : Anthem Press 2017.
Series:Anthem nineteenth century studies.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009423731306719
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Summary:Before Albert Einstein proposed the concept of four-dimensional spacetime, late Victorian scientists, radical philosophers and writers were discussing the possibility of a different kind of fourth dimension. Before Einstein offers the first book-length examination of the impact of pre-Relativity four-dimensional theory on literature and culture at the turn of the twentieth century.
Physical Description:1 online resource (222 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781783086252
Access:Open access