Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Newton the Alchemist: Science, Enigma, and the Quest for Nature's "Secret Fire"
US $57.52
ApproximatelyAU $88.45
Condition:
Brand new
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
5 available
- Buy It NowNewton the Alchemist: Science, Enigma, and the Quest for Nature's "Secret Fire"
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 20 Aug and Wed, 27 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:305934757958
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780691174877
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691174873
ISBN-13
9780691174877
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038670521
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Publication Name
Newton the Alchemist : Science, Enigma, and the Quest for Nature's Secret Fire
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, History, Physics / General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
42.2 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2018-953066
Reviews
"[A] brilliantly detailed book. . . . Newman'e(tm)s patient research has produced a masterpiece of scientific history . . . that will still be read in a century." ---Dmitri Levitin, Literary Review, " Newton the Alchemist is a tour de force proving beyond any doubt Newton's extraordinary debt to 'chymistry,' the alchemical art of analysis and synthesis. A magnificent achievement, this book stands as the definitive treatment of Newton on alchemy." --Jed Z. Buchwald, coauthor of Newton and the Origin of Civilization, 'eoeThe topic of Newton'e(tm)s alchemy has been a cause célèbre for more than a generation, thanks to what too many people have viewed as a puzzling juxtaposition between the 'e~rationalist scientist'e(tm) Newton and 'e~irrational, pseudoscientific'e(tm) alchemy. The time is ripe for a new understanding of Newton and alchemy, and there is certainly no more capable person to do this than William Newman.'e'e"Lawrence M. Principe, author of The Secrets of Alchemy, 'eoeCombining scrupulous textual analysis of Isaac Newton'e(tm)s surviving alchemical manuscripts, some examined for the first time, with extensive replications of his actual laboratory operations, William Newman provides a fresh and convincing new road map of Newton'e(tm)s decades-long journey of chymical inquiry. An engaging read, and a scholarly triumph.'e'e"Alan Rocke, Case Western Reserve University, " Newton the Alchemist is unquestionably a significant reappraisal of one of the most iconic figures in the history of science. As such, the stakes are high, and scholars of Isaac Newton and the history of alchemy will no doubt grapple with Newman's arguments for some time to come." ---Tara Nummedal, Isis, "The most thorough, penetrating, and perceptive analysis of Newton's alchemy ever to appear." ---John Henry, Annals of Science, "In a bravura display of textual scholarship and alchemical detective work, William Newman presents the remarkable fruits of his years of work gathering and deciphering Newton's manuscripts to map the content and significance of Newton's alchemical ideas and practices throughout his life." --Jennifer M. Rampling, Princeton University, "The topic of Newton's alchemy has been a cause célèbre for more than a generation, thanks to what too many people have viewed as a puzzling juxtaposition between the 'rationalist scientist' Newton and 'irrational, pseudoscientific' alchemy. The time is ripe for a new understanding of Newton and alchemy, and there is certainly no more capable person to do this than William Newman." --Lawrence M. Principe, author of The Secrets of Alchemy, 'eoe Newton the Alchemist is a tour de force proving beyond any doubt Newton'e(tm)s extraordinary debt to 'e~chymistry,'e(tm) the alchemical art of analysis and synthesis. A magnificent achievement, this book stands as the definitive treatment of Newton on alchemy.'e'e"Jed Z. Buchwald, coauthor of Newton and the Origin of Civilization, "Combining scrupulous textual analysis of Isaac Newton's surviving alchemical manuscripts, some examined for the first time, with extensive replications of his actual laboratory operations, William Newman provides a fresh and convincing new road map of Newton's decades-long journey of chymical inquiry. An engaging read, and a scholarly triumph." --Alan Rocke, Case Western Reserve University, "Keeping a careful balance between the detailed reconstruction - and reproduction - of chymical processes and the portrayal of those authors and texts which influenced Newton's practices, Newton the Alchemist will remain, probably for years to come, the most complete account - spanning on thirty years - of how the natural philosopher approached the quest for the Philosophers Stone." ---Lavinia Maddaluno, Nuncius, " Keeping a careful balance between the detailed reconstruction - and reproduction - of chymical processes and the portrayal of those authors and texts which influenced Newton's practices, Newton the Alchemist will remain, probably for years to come, the most complete account - spanning on thirty years - of how the natural philosopher approached the quest for the Philosophers Stone. " ---Lavinia Maddaluno, Nuncius
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20230921
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
540.1/12
Synopsis
A book that finally demystifies Newton's experiments in alchemy When Isaac Newton's alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby's auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts were shocking. No longer the exemplar of Enlightenment rationality, the legendary physicist suddenly became "the last of the magicians." Newton the Alchemist unlocks the secrets of Newton's alchemical quest, providing a radically new understanding of the uncommon genius who probed nature at its deepest levels in pursuit of empirical knowledge. In this evocative and superbly written book, William Newman blends in-depth analysis of newly available texts with laboratory replications of Newton's actual experiments in alchemy. He does not justify Newton's alchemical research as part of a religious search for God in the physical world, nor does he argue that Newton studied alchemy to learn about gravitational attraction. Newman traces the evolution of Newton's alchemical ideas and practices over a span of more than three decades, showing how they proved fruitful in diverse scientific fields. A precise experimenter in the realm of "chymistry," Newton put the riddles of alchemy to the test in his lab. He also used ideas drawn from the alchemical texts to great effect in his optical experimentation. In his hands, alchemy was a tool for attaining the material benefits associated with the philosopher's stone and an instrument for acquiring scientific knowledge of the most sophisticated kind. Newton the Alchemist provides rare insights into a man who was neither Enlightenment rationalist nor irrational magus, but rather an alchemist who sought through experiment and empiricism to alter nature at its very heart., A book that finally demystifies Newton's experiments in alchemyWhen Isaac Newton's alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby's auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts were shocking. No longer the exemplar of Enlightenment rationality, the legendary physicist suddenly became "the last of the magicians." Newton the, A book that finally demystifies Newton's experiments in alchemyWhen Isaac Newton's alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby's auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts were shocking. No longer the exemplar of Enlightenment rationality, the legendary physicist suddenly became "the last of the magicians." Newton the Alchemist unlocks the secrets of Newton's alchemical quest, providing a radically new understanding of the uncommon genius who probed nature at its deepest levels in pursuit of empirical knowledge.In this evocative and superbly written book, William Newman blends in-depth analysis of newly available texts with laboratory replications of Newton's actual experiments in alchemy. He does not justify Newton's alchemical research as part of a religious search for God in the physical world, nor does he argue that Newton studied alchemy to learn about gravitational attraction. Newman traces the evolution of Newton's alchemical ideas and practices over a span of more than three decades, showing how they proved fruitful in diverse scientific fields. A precise experimenter in the realm of "chymistry," Newton put the riddles of alchemy to the test in his lab. He also used ideas drawn from the alchemical texts to great effect in his optical experimentation. In his hands, alchemy was a tool for attaining the material benefits associated with the philosopher's stone and an instrument for acquiring scientific knowledge of the most sophisticated kind.Newton the Alchemist provides rare insights into a man who was neither Enlightenment rationalist nor irrational magus, but rather an alchemist who sought through experiment and empiricism to alter nature at its very heart.
LC Classification Number
QC16.N7N476 2019
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (10,612)
- j***s (1096)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseJust as described, great condition, great packaging, good price, thanks so much, oh & I think you gave me the wrong tracking number, as this just came today July 28th, the one I got came last week in another part of NY, thanks though, A+++ Seller :)
- d***i (216)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked safely and securely - Shipping was slow (10 days from an hour and a half away!) but it was Free! I thought Price was especially reasonable! Book came in Exactly as Described and I can't wait to start reading it! I Recommend this Seller!Commodore: The Amiga Years by Bagnall, Brian [Hardcover] (#305372157502)
- e***j (92)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA rocky start after I had to NUDGE the Seller into checking on my order after MORE than a week with NOTHING happening... But Seller communication was GOOD and the item showed up, well packaged, within the delivery window. Item was well priced, and they had a series that I STRUGGLED to find elsewhere, in NEW condition. I would recommend this seller if you can't find it elsewhere, that's the best I can give them.Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Manga) Vol. 1 (#305350494827)
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 15 May, 2019
Masterpiece from a serious expert
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices2
More to explore:
- A Song of Ice and Fire Science Fiction Books,
- A Song of Ice and Fire Science Fiction Fiction Hardcover Books,
- Beast Quest Fiction & Fiction Books,
- Science Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Social Sciences Textbook,
- Deltora Quest Fiction Books & Fiction Ages 9-12 Intended Audience,
- Science Fiction Fiction Novels-Fiction Books,
- Science Fiction Fiction Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- A Song of Ice and Fire Fiction Books,
- Secret Wars II Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs
Seller feedback (10,612)
- j***s (1096)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseJust as described, great condition, great packaging, good price, thanks so much, oh & I think you gave me the wrong tracking number, as this just came today July 28th, the one I got came last week in another part of NY, thanks though, A+++ Seller :)
- d***i (216)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked safely and securely - Shipping was slow (10 days from an hour and a half away!) but it was Free! I thought Price was especially reasonable! Book came in Exactly as Described and I can't wait to start reading it! I Recommend this Seller!Commodore: The Amiga Years by Bagnall, Brian [Hardcover] (#305372157502)
- e***j (92)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA rocky start after I had to NUDGE the Seller into checking on my order after MORE than a week with NOTHING happening... But Seller communication was GOOD and the item showed up, well packaged, within the delivery window. Item was well priced, and they had a series that I STRUGGLED to find elsewhere, in NEW condition. I would recommend this seller if you can't find it elsewhere, that's the best I can give them.Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Manga) Vol. 1 (#305350494827)