Description: World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the worlds great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the Shoulders of Giants includes, in their entirety, On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each featured physicist, written by Hawking himself. Powered by ExportYourStore.com
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Edition: First Edition
Brand: Brand: Running Press
MPN: 9780762413485
EAN: 9780762413485
Original Language: Multiple Languages
Book Title: On the Shoulders of Giants : the Great Works of Physics and Astronomy
Number of Pages: 1280 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Running Press
Publication Year: 2002
Topic: Physics / General, Astronomy
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 61.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Stephen Hawking
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
