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The Problem of the Motion of Bodies: A Historical View of the Development of Classical Mechanics (History of Mechanism and Machine Science)
Danilo Capecchi
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Description for The Problem of the Motion of Bodies: A Historical View of the Development of Classical Mechanics (History of Mechanism and Machine Science)
Hardcover. The Problem of the Motion of Bodies Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 554 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHD; TGB; TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 976.
This book focuses on the way in which the problem of the motion of bodies has been viewed and approached over the course of human history. It is not another traditional history of mechanics but rather aims to enable the reader to fully understand the deeper ideas that inspired men, first in attempting to understand the mechanisms of motion and then in formulating theories with predictive as well as explanatory value. Given this objective, certain parts of the history of mechanics are neglected, such as fluid mechanics, statics and astronomy after Newton. On the other hand, due attention is paid, ... Read more
This book focuses on the way in which the problem of the motion of bodies has been viewed and approached over the course of human history. It is not another traditional history of mechanics but rather aims to enable the reader to fully understand the deeper ideas that inspired men, first in attempting to understand the mechanisms of motion and then in formulating theories with predictive as well as explanatory value. Given this objective, certain parts of the history of mechanics are neglected, such as fluid mechanics, statics and astronomy after Newton. On the other hand, due attention is paid, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
History of Mechanism and Machine Science
Number of Pages
554
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319048390
SKU
V9783319048390
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99-15
About Danilo Capecchi
Danilo Capecchi is Professor of Mechanics of Solids and History of Science at the University of Rome La Sapienza. His research into the history of science focuses mainly on classical mechanics.
Reviews for The Problem of the Motion of Bodies: A Historical View of the Development of Classical Mechanics (History of Mechanism and Machine Science)
“This is a very interesting volume for all scholars of mechanics interested in the roots of the basic question of their discipline … . the book is surely a very powerful tool for anyone interested in the basics of mechanics when seeking answers to questions on the subject.” (Giuseppe Claudio Rata, Mathematical Reviews, March, 2017) “This work, part of ... Read more