The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World - Rilegato

Dolnick, Edward

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ISBN 10: 006171951X ISBN 13: 9780061719516

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2011

Riassunto

A 350th anniversary tribute to the Royal Society documents the work of late 17th-century scientific geniuses who in spite of period ignorance forged lasting understandings about the organization of the universe. By the best-selling author of The Forger’s Spell. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Dolnick’s book is lively and the characters are vivid.” (New York Times Book Review)

“A character-rich, historical narrative.” (Wall Street Journal)

“Edward Dolnick’s smoothly written history of the scientific revolution tells the stories of the key players and events that transformed society.” (Charlotte Observer)

“An engrossing read.” (Library Journal)

“A lively account of early science. . . . Colorful, entertainingly written and nicely paced.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“[Dolnick] offers penetrating portraits of the geniuses of the day . . . who offer fertile ground for entertaining writing. [He] has an eye for vivid details in aid of historical recreation, and an affection for his subjects . . . [An] informative read.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

EDWARD DOLNICK is the author of The Forger's Spell, Down the Great Unknown, The Rescue Artist, and Madness on the Couch. A former chief science writer at the Boston Globe, he has written for the Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times Magazine, and many other publications. He lives with his wife near Washington, D.C.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 006171951X
• ISBN 13: 9780061719516
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 378