ISBN10: 0521663105, ISBN13: 9780521663106, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Hardcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 0521663105, ISBN13: 9780521663106, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Hardcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521663105 9780521663106 [US]

ISBN10: 0521663105, ISBN13: 9780521663106, [publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr] Hardcover 486 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

Cambridge Univ Pr 2003 Hardcover New 486 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches.

ISBN10: 0521663105, ISBN13: 9780521663106, [publisher: Cambridge, etc.: Cambridge University Press, 2003.] Hardcover First Edition xxv, 486 pp; 52 illus. Original cloth. Near Fine, in near fine dust jacket. New price: US$75.00. 'This social history of mathematics and physics tells the story of Cambridge University's mathematical physicists. The University's Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics is one of the world's most celebrated academic positions. Since its foundation in 1663, the chair has been held by seventeen men who represent some of the most influential minds in science and technology. This informative work offers new perspectives on such world-famous scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage, Paul Dirac, and Stephen Hawking' (Cambridge University Press Web site). Contents: List of illustrations; List of contributors; Foreword Stephen Hawking; Preface; Timeline of the Lucasian professorship; Introduction: 'Mind almost divine' Kevin C. Knox and Richard Noakes; 1. Isaac Barrow and the foundation of the Lucasian professorship Mordechai Feingold; 2. 'Very accomplished mathematician, philosopher, chemist': Newton as Lucasian professor Rob Iliffe; 3. Making Newton easy: William Whiston in Cambridge and London Stephen D. Snobelen and Larry Stewart; 4. Sensible Newtonians: Nicholas Saunderson and John Colson John Gascoigne; 5. The negative side of nothing: Edward Waring, Isaac Milner and Newtonian values Kevin C. ...

Cambridge University Press 2003 hardcover New Size: 6x1x9; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!