Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), mathematician and physicist, is one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time. This fully illustrated, accessible guide to the life and work of Isaac Newton is the perfect introduction to his groundbreaking work on gravity, motion, optics, light, colour and calculus. It also considers his lesser known research into chemistry, theology and alchemy while assessing his continuing legacy.Organised chronologically, this book covers his childhood in rural Lincolnshire, school days in Grantham and undergraduate life at Trinity College, Cambridge. All of his major discoveries, breakthroughs and publications are lucidly described. Entries include: the story of the falling apple, Gravity and the Principia, Newton’s laws of motion, Optics, Alchemy and Divinity, as well as his time as Warden of the Royal Mint in London.This is the essential guide to the life, work and legacy of one of the greatest geniuses of all time. Organised chronologically, this book covers his childhood in rural Lincolnshire, school days in Grantham and undergraduate life at Trinity College, Cambridge. All of his major discoveries, breakthroughs and publications are lucidly described. Entries include: the story of the falling apple, Gravity and the Principia, Newtons laws of motion, Optics, Alchemy and Divinity, as well as his time as Warden of the Royal Mint in London. This is the essential guide to the life, work and legacy of one of the greatest geniuses of all time.
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Raymond Flood is Vice-Principal of Kellogg College, Oxford and former President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics.
Limba Engleză ● Format EPUB ● Pagini 32 ● ISBN 9781841659145 ● Mărime fișier 22.8 MB ● Editura Pitkin ● Oraș London ● Țară GB ● Publicat 2020 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 7368030 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor DRM social
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