The Life of Isaac Newton(Canto Classics)

Author Richard S. Westfall

Format Paperback | 345 pages

Dimensions 138 x 216 x 15mm | 480g

Publication date 13 Apr 2018

Publisher CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Language English

Edition statement Reprint

ISBN10 1107569850

ISBN13 9781107569850

內容簡介

Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. His achievements in mathematics and physics marked the culmination of the movement that brought modern science into being. Richard Westfall's biography captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career, presenting a complex picture of Newton the man, and as scientist, philosopher, theologian, alchemist, public figure, President of the Royal Society, and Warden of the Royal Mint. 

An abridged version of his magisterial study Never at Rest (Cambridge, 1980), this concise biography makes Westfall's highly acclaimed portrait of Newton newly accessible to general readers.