On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy
AUTHOR:
Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018.
Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543. On the revolution of heavenly spheres.
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642. Dialogues concerning two new sciences.
Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630. Harmony of the world, 5.
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727. Principia.
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955. Principle of relativity. Selections.
ISBN:
9780762416981
PUBLICATION_INFO:
Philadelphia : Running Press, c2002.
PHYSICAL_DESC:
xiii, 1264 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
CONTENTS:
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 new 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.
ABSTRACT:
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.
SUBJECT:
| Physics. |
| Astronomy. |
| Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 -- Influence -- Astronomy. |
| Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Influence -- Astronomy. |
| Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630 -- Influence -- Astronomy. |
| Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 -- Influence -- Physics. |
| Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 -- Influence -- Physics. |
BIBSUMMARY:
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.