Newton'S Gift: How Sir Isaac Newton Unlocked the System of the World by Berlinsk

Description: Newton'S Gift by Berlinski Sir Isaac Newton, creator of the first and perhaps most important scientific theory, is a giant of the scientific era. Despite this, he has remained inaccessible to most modern readers, indisputably great but undeniably remote.In this witty, engaging, and often moving examination of Newton's life, David Berlinski recovers the man behind the mathematical breakthroughs. The story carries the reader from Newton's unremarkable childhood to his awkward undergraduate days at Cambridge through the astonishing year in which, working alone, he laid the foundation for his system of the world, his Principia Mathematica, and to the subsequent monumental feuds that poisoned his soul and wearied his supporters.An edifying appreciation of Newton's greatest accomplishment, Newton's Gift is also a touching celebration of a transcendent man. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sir Isaac Newton, creator of the first and perhaps most important scientific theory, is a giant of the scientific era. Despite this, he has remained inaccessible to most modern readers, indisputably great but undeniably remote. In this witty, engaging, and often moving examination of Newtons life, David Berlinski recovers the man behind the mathematical breakthroughs. The story carries the reader from Newtons unremarkable childhood to his awkward undergraduate days at Cambridge through the astonishing year in which, working alone, he laid the foundation for his system of the world, his Principia Mathematica, and to the subsequent monumental feuds that poisoned his soul and wearied his supporters. An edifying appreciation of Newtons greatest accomplishment, Newtons Gift is also a touching celebration of a transcendent man. Author Biography David Berlinski is an essayist, 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. Table of Contents Contents Introduction A Note to the Reader In the Year that Galileo Died An Escape from the Plow The Infinite The Special Instrument Newton in His Prime The Field of Rancor A Good Question A Study in Starkness A Loan from the Future The Orb of the Moon The System of the World The Captive of His Camouflage Master of the Mint The Defile The Quest Appendix: Descent into Detail Newton Chronology Index Review 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 Newtons "soul-shattering worldview."New Scientist This is Newton brought to life. You step through its pages into his mind.Hugo Rossi American Scientist Berlinski does a masterful job...The architecture of Newtons 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 Berlinskis speciality. Long Description Sir Isaac Newton, creator of the first and perhaps most important scientific theory, is a giant of the scientific era. Despite this, he has remained inaccessible to most modern readers, indisputably great but undeniably remote.In this witty, engaging, and often moving examination of Newtons life, David Berlinski recovers the man behind the mathematical breakthroughs. The story carries the reader from Newtons unremarkable childhood to his awkward undergraduate days at Cambridge through the astonishing year in which, working alone, he laid the foundation for his system of the world, hisPrincipia Mathematica,and to the subsequent monumental feuds that poisoned his soul and wearied his supporters.An edifying appreciation of Newtons greatest accomplishment,Newtons Giftis also a touching celebration of a transcendent man. Review Quote The Christian CenturyBerlinski draws an elegant portrait of Isaac Newton and his scientific discoveries that will captivate...A thoroughly engaging and sensitive guide to Newtons "soul-shattering worldview." Details ISBN0743217764 Short Title NEWTONS GIFT Language English ISBN-10 0743217764 ISBN-13 9780743217767 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2002 Subtitle How Sir Isaac Newton Unlocked the System of the World DOI 10.1604/9780743217767 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2002-03-01 AU Release Date 2002-03-05 NZ Release Date 2002-03-05 Author Berlinski Pages 236 Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Audience General Publication Date 2002-03-01 US Release Date 2002-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8565268;

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