Harmonies Of The World (On the Shoulders of Giants)
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The Harmony of the World, by Johannes Kepler, is not only a seminal work in the history of astronomy, but a case study in the creative process of discovery. By rejecting empiricism and sense... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0762420189
ISBN13:9780762420186
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:Running Press Book Publishers
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.44 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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historically important
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
For students of history, here is a reprint of one of Kepler's works. Centuries old. But noteworthy because before Newton came on the scene, Kepler's work was one of the high water marks of astronomy. Plus, the material in the book was useful to Newton, when he would apply his equations to explaining various of Kepler's observations. Plus, another attraction of this book is the introduction by Hawking. So there are two great names on the same cover. For the layman in physics, here is a noted viewpoint of Kepler's accomplishments.
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