Sir David Brewster (1781-1868) was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, and writer of international reputation. His biography of Sir Isaac Newton, published in 1855 and reissued in 1860, was the result of over twenty years' research, undertaken while publishing hundreds of scientific papers of his own. Brewster made use of previously unknown correspondence by Newton, and his own scientific interests, particularly in optics, meant that he was able to understand and explain Newton's work. It covered the many facets of Newton's personality and work, remaining the best available study of Newton for over a century. Brewster reveals much about the science of his own time in his handling of earlier centuries, and as a cleric was obviously uncomfortable about the evidence of Newton's unorthodox religious views and alchemical studies. Volume 2 covers the period from the dispute with Leibniz to Newton's death, and considers his posthumous reputation.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9781108025577
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106433743
Product Key Features
Book Title
Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton
Author
David Brewster
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
454 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
26mm
Volume
Volume 2
Item Weight
570g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
David Brewster
Series Title
Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton 2 Volume Set