Out of the Shadow of a Giant: Hooke, Halley, and the Birth of Science

by John Gribbin and Mary Gribbin

Book Overview

What if Newton had never lived? A compelling dual biography argues that Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley easily could have filled the giant's shoes--and deserve credit for the birth of modern science.

Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right, and instrumental in establishing the Royal Society.

Although Newton is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300226756
• ISBN13: 9780300226751
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.4"