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On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy / edited, with commentary, by Stephen Hawking.

Hawking, S. W. (Stephen W.) (Added Author).

Summary:

The world-renowned physicist presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed the perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. Features landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers, including Copernicus, Newton, and Kepler. Illustrations.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0762413484
  • ISBN: 9780762413485
  • ISBN: 076241698X (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780762416981 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xiii, 1264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : Running Press, c2002.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543): His life and work; On the revolution of heavenly spheres -- Galileo Galilei (1564-1642): His life and work; Dialogues concerning two sciences -- Johannes Kepler (1571-1630): His life and work; Harmony of the world, Book 5 -- Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727): His life and work; Principia --- Albert Einstein (1879-1955): His life and work; Selections from The principle of relativity.
Subject:
Physics.
Astronomy.
Sterrenkunde.
Natuurkunde.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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