Newton - A Norton Critical Edition

The book is divided into nine parts-Natural Philosophy, Scientific Method, Experimental Procedure, Optics, Rational Mechanics, Systems of the World, Alchemy and Theory of Matter, Theology, and Mathematics. Text and commentary are woven together, enabling readers to concentrate on the aspects of Newton's astoundingly diverse career they prefer. For each part, the editors provide an introductory essay and textual annotation. In addition, the text is amply illustrated.
The General Introduction to the book sketches Newton's life and offers an interpretation of his scientific achievements. The Biographical Register identifies the many people Newton cites in his writings. The Glossary and Glossary of Chemical Terms explicate scientific terms and concepts. Finally, the Selected Bibliography offers suggestions for further readings of and about Newton.

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Summary

At last—an illuminating and accessible edition of Isaac Newton's writings, intended for nonspecialist readers. I. Bernard Cohen and Richard S. Westfall have meticulously collected representative works from every major aspect of Newton's intellectual life.

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• Authors: I. Bernard Cohen, Isaac Newton, Sir Isaac Newton
• Assisted by: I Bernard Cohen (Editor), I. Bernard Cohen (Editor), I. Bernard (Harvard University) Cohen (Editor), Richard S Westfall (Editor), Richard S. Westfall (Editor), Richard S. (Indiana University) Westfall (Editor)
• Publisher: Blue Guides Limited of London
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.08.1995
• EAN: 9780393959024
• ISBN: 978-0-393-95902-4
• No. of pages: 434
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 212 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 476 g
• Series: Norton Critical Editions; Norton Critical Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Essays, feuilletons, literary criticism, interviews; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)