Introduction to Epistemology of Mechanical Sciences

This book investigates the development of mechanical sciences with a focus on epistemological issues. It examines the precursors and fundamental milestones of Newton's theory of motion, a geometry of motion since Greek antiquity, the influences of Robert Hooke on Newton's studies on the orbital motion of the planets, and finally, the orbital motion model with a central force inversely proportional to the square of the distance to this centre. By looking at the development of mechanics throughout history, especially with a careful look at epistemological issues, the book highlights the multiple relationships that the mechanical sciences build with other sciences, the economy, and the popular culture.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Agamenon R E Oliveira, Agamenon R. E. Oliveira
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 17.12.2025
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Meccanica, tecnica di produzione
• EAN: 9783031742866
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3174286-6
• Numero di pagine: 202
• Illustrazioni: X, 202 p. 63 illus., 34 illus. in color.
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 15.5 x 1.1 x 23.5 cm
• Peso (della confezione): 330 g
• Serie: History of Mechanism and Machine Science > 49