Richard S. Westfall
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107569850
The Life of Isaac Newton
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Paperback, 345 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107569850
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Canto Classics
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. His achievements in mathematics and physics marked the culmination of the movement that brought modern science into being. Richard Westfall's biography captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career, presenting a complex picture of Newton the man, and as scientist, philosopher, theologian, alchemist, public figure, President of the Royal Society, and Warden of the Royal Mint. An abridged version of his magisterial study Never at Rest (Cambridge, 1980), this concise biography makes Westfall's highly acclaimed portrait of Newton newly accessible to general readers.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107569850
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:345
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Canto Classics
Inhoudsopgave
Acknowledgements; A note about dates; 1. A sober, silent, thinking lad; 2. The solitary scholar; 3. Anni Mirabilis; 4. Lucasian professor; 5. Publication and crisis; 6. Rebellion; 7. Years of silence; 8. Principia; 9. Revolution; 10. The Mint; 11. President of the Royal Society; 12. The priority dispute; 13. Years of decline; Biographical essay; Index.