Newton's Gift - Hardcover

Berlinski, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071563061X ISBN 13: 9780715630617

Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

This account of Newton examines both his work and his life. This is no mean feat as Newton lived in isolation, never travelling beyond England, had few freinds and while he wrote extensively, it was almost never about himself. The word 'gift' has two meanings: firstly it stands for the phenomenal scientific imagination and talent of Newton and secondly his contribution to the method of scientific thinking which is still relevant to the development of science today. Isaac Newton is one of the largest figures in the history of western thought. He created the sciences of rational and celestial mechanics; he discovered the calculus; advanced a theory of colour and made profound and audacious contributions to pure mathematics, optics and astronomy. He was the first to propose a unified system and the perfect model of Newtonian physics is one to which modern scientists continue to aspire.

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Review

Hugo Rossi "American Scientist" Berlinski does a masterful job...The architecture of Newton's physics is laid out here clearly and sharply. "The Christian Century" Berlinski draws an elegant portrait of Isaac Newton and his scientific discoveries that will captivate...A thoroughly engaging and sensitive guide to Newton's "soul-shattering worldview." "New Scientist" This is Newton brought to life. You step through its pages into his mind. Julia Keller "Chicago Tribune" David Berlinski plus any topic equals an extraordinary book...Making simple and accessible that which had previously been murky and intimidating is Berlinski's speciality. The Christian Century Berlinski draws an elegant portrait of Isaac Newton and his scientific discoveries that will captivate...A thoroughly engaging and sensitive guide to Newton's "soul-shattering worldview." Hugo Rossi American Scientist Berlinski does a masterful job...The architecture of Newton's physics is laid out here clearly and sharply. Julia Keller Chicago Tribune David Berlinski plus any topic equals an extraordinary book...Making simple and accessible that which had previously been murky and intimidating is Berlinski's speciality. New Scientist This is Newton brought to life. You step through its pages into his mind. "The Christian Century"Berlinski draws an elegant portrait of Isaac Newton and his scientific discoveries that will captivate...A thoroughly engaging and sensitive guide to Newton's "soul-shattering worldview." Julia Keller"Chicago Tribune"David Berlinski plus any topic equals an extraordinary book...Making simple and accessible that which had previously been murky and intimidating is Berlinski's speciality. Hugo Rossi"American Scientist"Berlinski does a masterful job...The architecture of Newton's physics is laid out here clearly and sharply. "New Scientist"This is Newton brought to life. You step through its pages into his mind.

About the Author

David Berlinski is an essayist, novelist, philosopher, and mathematician. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton and has spent many years in various academic positions across America and abroad. He is the author of A Tour of the Calculus and The Advent of the Algorithm. He lives in Paris.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071563061X
• ISBN 13: 9780715630617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228