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  1. ISBN-10
    0521797462
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0521797467
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    August 28, 2000
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.44 x 0.69 x 9.69 inches
  8. Print length
    306 pages
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"...a major contribution to the history of the astronomical and geophysical sciences...[Cartwright's] description of the observations and mathematical advances that make up the history of the science of tides is clear, rigorous and enjoyable...[the] sequence of chapters takes on the rhythm of the history...a masterpiece." Nature

"...a labor of love, based on wide readings and sound judgment, and it is bound to remain the standard reference work on the subject for a long time." American Scientist

"...a synopsis of developments in the theory, observation and prediction of the tides, flavoured with illustrations from the pages of historical scientific papers, photographs and portraits...[Cartwright] writes with informed scientific judgement, authority and quiet enthusiasm." Times Literary Supplement

"David Cartwright [is] a world authority, and gives a magisterial account of how understanding has slowly replaced the mysteries of the tides. Detailed, erudite and clear." New Scientist

Book Description

A history of the study of the tides over two millennia, from Ancient Greeks to present sophisticated space-age techniques.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (August 28, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521797462
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521797467
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 0.69 x 9.69 inches

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