Description |
528 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-523) and index. |
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. |
Summary |
"Using the final edition of the Principia, the author 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." -- Publisher description. |
Subject |
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727. Principia.
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Mechanics -- Early works to 1800.
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Celestial mechanics -- Early works to 1800.
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ISBN |
9781616147457 hardcover |
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1616147458 hardcover |
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