About this title: In this elegant, absorbing biography of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Rupert Hall surveys the vast field of modern scholarship in order to interpret Newton's mathematical and experimental approach to nature. Mathematics was always the deepest, most innovative and productive of Newton's interests. However, he was also a historian, theologian, chemist, ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: First Edition, 468 pp., Hardcover, small indent to rear cover, else very good in a very good dust jacket *Helping and promoting global literacy since 1961* read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780521566698ISBN:052156669X
Description: Very Good. 052156669x. Mild cover wear; Remainder mark on bottom text edge. Interior clean tight and unmarked.; Cambridge Science Biographies; 1.34 x 8.9 x 5.98 Inches; 488 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521566698ISBN:052156669X
Description: New. 468 Pages. New book as received from the publisher. From the back cover: In this elegant, absorbing biography of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Rupert Hall surveys the vast field of modern scholarship in order to interpret Newton's mathematical and experimental approach to nature. Mathematics was always the deepest, most innovative and productive of Newton's interests. However, he was also a historian, theologian, chemist, civil servant and natural philosopher. These diverse studies were ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780521566698ISBN:052156669X
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Binding: hardcover
Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780631179061ISBN:0631179062
Description: Good in Good jacket. Top dustjacket edge very barely bumped; bottom rear cover corner very barely bumped; top & fore-edges very barely soiled; binding tight; dustjacket, cover, edges, and interior intact and very clean except where noted. read more
Description: New. Hall'Äôs absorbing survey of modern scholarship interprets Newton'Äôs experimental approach to nature. Mathematics was the deepest of Newton'Äôs varied interests, unified in his single Christian design to explore God'Äôs creation. He cannot be simplified as a Platonist or mystic, but remains a complex, enigmatic genius with an imaginative, commonsensical mind. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780521566698ISBN:052156669X
Description: The story of Isaac Newton's life and discoveries had been greatly altered by exploration of his huge manuscript legacy during the last thirty to forty years. This research has thrown new light upon both his personality and his intellect. Rupert Hall'... read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521566698ISBN:052156669X
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The story of Isaac Newton's life and discoveries had been greatly altered by exploration of his huge manuscript legacy during the last thirty to forty years. This research has thrown new light upon both his personality and his intellect. Rupert Hall's discussion of this research shows that Newton cannot simply be explained as a Platonist, mystic, ... read more
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