Bibliograph

Magnificent Principia, exploring Isaac Newton's masterpiece, Colin Pask

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Magnificent Principia, exploring Isaac Newton's masterpiece, Colin Pask

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-523) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Magnificent Principia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818738072

Responsibility statement

Colin Pask

Sub title

exploring Isaac Newton's masterpiece

Summary

Using the final edition of the Principia, Pask clearly demonstrates how it sets out Newton's (and now our) approach to science; how the framework of classical mechanics is established; how terrestrial phenomena like the tides and projectile motion are explained; and how we can understand the dynamics of the solar system and the paths of comets. He also includes scene-setting chapters about Newton himself and scientific developments in his time, as well as chapters about the reception and influence of the Principia up to the present day

Table Of Contents

Introductory material -- How the Principia begins -- Developing the basics of dynamics -- On to more complex situations -- About Principia Book II -- The majestic Principia Book III -- Reception and influence of Principia

Target audience

adult

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