Description
This richly detailed 1981 biography captures both the personal life and the scientific career of Isaac Newton.
Reviews
'This monumental scientific biography provides a masterly, well-documented summary of contemporary views of all the many facets of Newton's astoundingly wide-ranging career.' Nature
'The first detailed biography of Newton written by a professional historian of science who, over the years, has mastered the prodigious literature, weighed it judiciously, and still manages to reveal new insights by delving into the mass of Newton's unpublished writings. Westfall has produced a work of major significance.' Science
'A monumental biography, and a delight to read.' The New Yorker
'Richard Westfall has done Newton proud.' The Economist
Book Information
ISBN 9780521274357
Author Richard S. Westfall
Format Paperback
Page Count 928
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1243g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 155mm * 42mm