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Fits, Passions and Paroxysms: Physics, Method and Chemistry and Newton's Theories of Colored Bodies and Fits of Easy Reflection
Alan E. Shapiro
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hardcover. Shapiro reviews the formulation and reception of Newton's theories on the structure of matter and on fits. Num Pages: 418 pages. BIC Classification: JM. Dimension: 239 x 170. Weight in Grams: 756. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Building upon his pioneering investigation of the colours of thin films, Isaac Newton developed two influential theories, one on the structure of matter, explaining the colours of bodies and the other on fits, describing the periodicity of light. Professor Alan Shapiro, editor of The Optical Papers of Isaac Newton, recounts the development of these theories based on his study of Newton's unpublished manuscripts and analyses their experimental foundation. He also shows the essential role that Newton's philosophy of science played in the formulation and reception of these theories. The second part of the book describes a vigourous dispute over Newton's ... Read more
Building upon his pioneering investigation of the colours of thin films, Isaac Newton developed two influential theories, one on the structure of matter, explaining the colours of bodies and the other on fits, describing the periodicity of light. Professor Alan Shapiro, editor of The Optical Papers of Isaac Newton, recounts the development of these theories based on his study of Newton's unpublished manuscripts and analyses their experimental foundation. He also shows the essential role that Newton's philosophy of science played in the formulation and reception of these theories. The second part of the book describes a vigourous dispute over Newton's ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
418
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521405072
SKU
KSK0000673
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