Isaac Newton: Pocket Giants

Isaac Newton believed everything in the physical universe could be described using mathematical relationships. His law of gravity explained why objects fall downwards, how the moon causes the tides, and why planets and comets orbit the sun. While his work has been added to over the years, his basic approach remains at the heart of the scientific worldview. Yet Newton also believed the universe was created to a precise and rational design--a design that was fully understood by the earliest people. Newton considered it his life's work to rediscover this knowledge. In chasing his impossible goal, Newton managed to contribute more to our understanding of the universe than anyone else in history.

About the author

Andrew May went to the same Cambridge college, Trinity, as Sir Isaac Newton. After gaining his first degree in Natural Sciences he went on to do a PhD in astrophysics at Manchester University. He now works in defense science.

Summary

In chasing his impossible goal, Newton managed to contribute more to our understanding of the universe than anyone else in history.ANDREW MAY went to the same Cambridge college, Trinity, as Sir Isaac Newton.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew May, Dr Andrew May
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2015
• EAN: 9780750962322
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6232-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 132 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 146 g
• Series: Pocket Giants; Pocket Giants
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Biographies, autobiographies