Title:
Newton : a very short introduction / Rob Iliffe.
Author:
Iliffe, Rob.
Publication Information:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Call Number:
Q143 .N495 I44 2007
Abstract:
"This Very Short Introduction provides a rich and up-to-date account of Newton's life and work. Explaining his scientific discoveries, revealing the forces that shaped his thinking, and tackling his astonishingly radical theology and controversial beliefs, Rob Iliffe paints a picture of an extremely complex man - who we now know devoted more time to the study of alchemy and theology than to rational science - and whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political, intellectual, and religious landscape."--BOOK JACKET.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents only http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2007296423-t.html
ISBN:
9780199298037
Series:
Very short introductions ; 158
Very short introductions ; 158.
Physical Description:
141 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
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Contents:
A national man -- Playing philosophically -- The marvellous years -- The censorious multitude -- A true hermetic philosopher -- One of God's chosen few -- The divine book -- In the city -- Lord and master of all -- Centaurs and other animals.
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