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Newton : A very short introduction
Newton: A Very Short Introduction introduces Newton's scientific studies in fields ranging from physics, astronomy, and mathematics, to alchemy. It also examines his controversial theological beliefs and his politics, and explores the forces that shaped his life. Although Newton's science...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
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Oxford ; New York
Oxford University Press
2007
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| Col·lecció: | Very short introductions, 158.
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| 300 | |a 141 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. | ||
| 490 | |a Very short introductions, 158. | ||
| 505 | |a A national man -- Playing philosophically -- The marvellous years -- The censorious multitude -- A true hermetic philosopher -- One of God's chosen few -- The divine book -- In the city -- Lord and master of all -- Centaurs and other animals. | ||
| 520 | |a Newton: A Very Short Introduction introduces Newton's scientific studies in fields ranging from physics, astronomy, and mathematics, to alchemy. It also examines his controversial theological beliefs and his politics, and explores the forces that shaped his life. Although Newton's science was largely revered - his reputation reached near-immortal status with the publication of the Principia - theologically, his beliefs were very controversial. Newton's views on alchemy, mathematics, physics, and religion are shown to be the very different obsessions of an extremely complex man whose beliefs at the time dominated England's political, religious, and intellectual landscape. | ||
| 650 | |a Newton, Isaac, -- 1642-1727. Physicists -- Great Britain -- Biography. Newton, Isaac. | ||
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