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OverviewSir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), mathematician and physicist, is one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time. 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 hiscontinuing 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robin Wilson , Raymond FloodPublisher: Batsford Ltd Imprint: Pitkin Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.120kg ISBN: 9781841658520ISBN 10: 1841658529 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 06 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRobin Wilson is an Emeritus Professor of Pure Mathematics at the Open University, Emeritus Professor of Geometry at Gresham College, London, and a former Fellow of Keble College, Oxford University. A former President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics, he has written and edited over 40 books on the history of mathematics. Raymond Flood is Vice-Principal of Kellogg College, Oxford and former President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |