Isbn: 9780199951048 - newton papers: the strange and true odyssey of isaac newton's manuscripts (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The untold story of Newton's private papers, hidden for centuries, sold for a pittance and then painstakingly reconstructed to reveal a man altogether stranger and more complicated than the genius of legend.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. When Isaac Newton died at 85 on March 20, 1727, he left behind a vast collection of disorganized papers--over 8 million words--that posed a challenge for his heirs. These writings, covering topics from secret alchemical formulas to his groundbreaking discoveries in calculus and universal gravitation, were deemed "not fit to be printed" by his family. The controversial nature of these documents, revealing a Newton who was rabidly heretical and possibly mad, threatened both his reputation and the status of science itself. Consequently, his private papers remained largely hidden for over two hundred years. In this work, Sarah Dry uncovers the story of how this secret archive was eventually revealed, shedding light on the complex man behind the legacy. She examines the historical figures who influenced the perception of Newton's work and the efforts to recover his private thoughts, including notable individuals like economist John Maynard Keynes and Abraham Yahuda, a friend of Albert Einstein. The narrative traces the 300-year journey of Newton's papers, illustrating how his legacy has been shaped by various collectors, scholars, and scientists, reflecting the evolving status of science through the ages.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover First Edition When Isaac Newton died in 1727 without a will, he left behind a wealth of papers that, when examined, gave his followers and his family a deep sense of unease. Some of what they contained was wildly heretical and alchemically obsessed, hinting at a Newton altogether stranger and less palatable than the one enshrined in Westminster Abbey as the paragon of English rationality. These manuscripts had the potential to undermine not merely Newton's reputation, but that of the scientific method he embodied. They were immediately suppressed as "unfit to be printed," and, aside from brief, troubling glimpses spread across centuries, the papers would remain hidden from sight for more than seven generations In The Newton Papers, Sarah Dry illuminates the tangled history of these private writings over the course of nearly three hundred years, from the long span of Newton's own life into the present day. The writings, on subjects ranging from secret alchemical formulas to impassioned rejections of the Holy Trinity, would eventually come to light as they moved through the hands of relatives, collectors, and scholars. The story of their disappearance, dispersal, and rediscovery is populated by a diverse cast of characters who pursued and possessed the papers, from economist John Maynard Keynes to controversial Jewish Biblical scholar Abraham Yahuda. Dry's captivating narrative moves between these varied personalities, depicting how, as they chased the image of Newton through the thickets of his various obsessions, these men became obsessed themselves with the allure of defining the "true" Newton.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Newton's mss did eventually end up in a safe place. pp.xi.238. Illus. DW in archival sleeve.

Zustand: New. The untold story of Newton's private papers, hidden for centuries, sold for a pittance and then painstakingly reconstructed to reveal a man altogether stranger and more complicated than the genius of legend. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 b/w. BIC Classification: PDX; PG; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480. . 2014. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 238 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.