Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On the shoulders of giants

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50632825

Responsibility statement

edited, with commentary, by Stephen Hawking

Sub title

the great works of physics and astronomy

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

Table Of 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 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

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