The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
Newton, Isaac
ISBN 10: 1607962403 ISBN 13: 9781607962403
Published by Snowball Publishing, 2010
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This book is a complete volume of Newton's mathematical principles relating to natural philosophy and his system of the world. Newton, one of the most brilliant scientists and thinkers of all time, presents his theories, formulas and thoughts. Included are chapters relative to the motion of bodies; motion of bodies in resisting mediums; and system of the world in mathematical treatment; a section on axioms or laws of motion, and definitions.
About the Author: I. Bernard Cohen (1914-2003) was Victor S. Thomas Professor (Emeritus) of the History of Science at Harvard University. Among his recent books are Benjamin Franklin's Science (1996), Interactions (1994), and Science and the Founding Fathers (1992). Anne Whitman was coeditor (with I. Bernard Cohen and Alexander Koyre) of the Latin edition, with variant readings, of the Principia (1972). Julia Budenz, author of From the Gardens of Flora Baum (1984), is a multilingual classicist and poet.
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Title: The Principia: Mathematical Principles of ...
Publisher: Snowball Publishing
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good