Newton’s Apple and Other Myths about Science

by Kostas Kampourakis

Book Overview

A falling apple inspired Isaac Newton's insight into the law of gravity--or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But the more intriguing question is why such stories endure as explanations of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674967984
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.9" x 5.5"