On the Shoulders of Giants,9780762416981

On the Shoulders of Giants

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ISBN13: 9780762416981
ISBN10: 076241698X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-12-25
Publisher(s): Running Press Adult
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Summary

World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors.On the Shoulders of Giantsincludes, in their entirety,On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheresby Nicolaus Copernicus;Principiaby Sir Isaac Newton;The Principle of Relativityby Albert Einstein;Dialogues Concerning Two Sciencesby Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plusMystery of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World,andRudolphine Tablesby Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each featured physicist, written by Hawking himself.

Author Biography

Stephen Hawking’s ability to make science understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with the publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or participated in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including On the Shoulders of Giants and The Illustrated On the Shoulders of Giants.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473--1543)
His Life and Work
1(6)
On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres
7(384)
Galileo Galilei (1564--1642)
His Life and Work
391(8)
Dialogues Concerning Two Sciences
399(228)
Johannes Kepler (1571--1630)
His Life and Work
627(8)
Harmony of the World, Book Five
635(90)
Sir Isaac Newton (1643--1727)
His Life and Work
725(8)
Principa
733(428)
Albert Einstein (1879--1955)
His Life and Work
1161(6)
Selections from The Principle of Relativity
1167(98)
Acknowledgements 1265

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