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Newton
Isaac Newton
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Paperback. At last-an illuminating and accessible edition of Isaac Newton's writings, intended for nonspecialist readers. I. Bernard Cohen and Richard S. Westfall have meticulously collected representative works from every major aspect of Newton's intellectual life. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 434 pages, illustrations, glossaries. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
The book is divided into nine parts—Natural Philosophy, Scientific Method, Experimental Procedure, Optics, Rational Mechanics, Systems of the World, Alchemy and Theory of Matter, Theology, and Mathematics. Text and commentary are woven together, enabling readers to concentrate on the aspects of Newton's astoundingly diverse career they prefer. For each part, the editors provide an introductory essay and textual annotation. In addition, the text is amply illustrated.
The book is divided into nine parts—Natural Philosophy, Scientific Method, Experimental Procedure, Optics, Rational Mechanics, Systems of the World, Alchemy and Theory of Matter, Theology, and Mathematics. Text and commentary are woven together, enabling readers to concentrate on the aspects of Newton's astoundingly diverse career they prefer. For each part, the editors provide an introductory essay and textual annotation. In addition, the text is amply illustrated.
The General Introduction to the book sketches Newton's life and offers an interpretation of his scientific achievements. The Biographical Register identifies the many people Newton cites in his writings. The Glossary and Glossary of ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
452
Condition
New
Series
Norton Critical Editions
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393959024
SKU
V9780393959024
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About Isaac Newton
I. Bernard Cohen (1914—2003) was Victor S. Thomas Professor, Emeritus, of the History of Science at Harvard University, where he taught from 1942 to 1984. He was the first American to receive the degree of Ph.D. in the History of Science. He was the author of many books, including Science and the Founding Fathers: Science in the Political Thought of ... Read more
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