Selections from Newton's Principia

by Isaac Newton, Densmore, Dana Densmore, Dana, Dana Densmore

Book Overview

Newton's new conception of the laws of the universe challenged centuries of received opinion, and laid a new foundation for our ?common sense? understanding of the physical world. If you have always wanted to know more about Newton's achievement but thought it was the exclusive province of experts, this little book will guide you through the essentials of Newton's argument in his own words and using only elementary mathematics. Traces the basic development...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888009268
• ISBN13: 9781888009262
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Green Lion Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.9"