Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton - Set Memoirs of Life, Writings, Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newto

Klappentext This classic scientific biography of Newton by noted physicist Sir David Brewster remained a standard work for over a century. Zusammenfassung Sir David Brewster (1781–1868) was a Scottish physicist of international reputation. This classic biography of Sir Isaac Newton, first published in 1855, was the result of over twenty years' research, using previously unknown correspondence. Brewster's own scientific interests, particularly in optics, gave him the ability to communicate Newton's work. Inhaltsverzeichnis 15. Nicolas Facio de Duillier attacks Leibnitz; 16. Newton declines taking orders; 17. Newton's health impaired; 18. Newton occupied with the lunar theory; 19. No mark of national gratitude conferred on Newton; 20. Sir Isaac is anxious to have the Greenwich Observations published; 21. Dissensions in the Royal Society; 22. Leibnitz attacks Netwon's Philosophy; 23. The Princess of Wales obtains from Newton a manuscript abstract of his system of chronology; 24. Theological writings of Newton; 25. Sir Isaac's early study of chemistry; 26. Newton's first attack of ill health, and his recovery; 27. Permanence of Newton's reputation; Appendix; Index.

Product details

• Authors: David Brewster
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.12.2010
• EAN: 9781108025577
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02557-7
• No. of pages: 454
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences; Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Science: general issues, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, SCIENCE / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: science, technology and medicine