9780883853368
Hesiod's anvil; falling and spinning through heaven and earth.
Simoson, Andrew J.
Mathematical Assn. of America
2007
344 pages
$54.95
Hardcover
The Dolciani mathematical expositions; no.30
QC173
How could Dante's imaginary model of the earth imply the existence of a black hole at its core? How did Hesiod, a contemporary of Homer, decide the universe was the length a hammer would fall in nine days? Simoson (King College) ...