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On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy
- Title
- On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy / edited, with commentary, by Stephen Hawking.
- Publication
- Philadelphia : Running Press, ©2002.
- Supplementary Content
- Publisher description
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- Additional Authors
- Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018.
- Description
- xiii, 1,264 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- The world-renowned physicist presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed the perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. Features landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers, including Copernicus, Newton, and Kepler. Illustrations.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Contents
- Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543): His life and work; On the revolution of heavenly spheres -- Galileo Galilei (1564-1642): His life and work; Dialogues concerning two sciences -- Johannes Kepler (1571-1630): His life and work; Harmony of the world, Book 5 -- Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727): His life and work; Principia -- Albert Einstein (1879-1955): His life and work; Selections from The principle of relativity.
- Call Number
- JBE 18-917
- ISBN
- 0762413484
- 9780762413485
- 076241698X
- 9780762416981
- LCCN
- 2002100441
- OCLC
- 50632825
- Title
- On the shoulders of giants : the great works of physics and astronomy / edited, with commentary, by Stephen Hawking.
- Imprint
- Philadelphia : Running Press, ©2002.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018.
- Research Call Number
- JBE 18-917