"In this book, a noted historian traces the development of scientific theory from the early centuries of the Christian era to the Age of Galileo and the advent of modern science. The author explains the main tenets of the systems of Plato and Aristotle and shows how these system…
This book illuminates a few highly significant events in history in which astronomers have helped keep contacts between astronomers of different states in moments of international political tensions or even crises. The chapters, written by 20 international authors, focus on four…
Part I: The creation of the IAU -- Part II: International tensions and crises after WWII -- Part III: The IAU and the world today -- Index. . This book illuminates a few highly significant events in history in which astronomers have helped keep contacts between astronomers of d…
The christianization of alchemy -- John Dee puts alchemy on a new footing -- Dee's angelic mission -- Francis Bacon's mask -- The Rosicrucian furor -- Defeat and revival -- Alchemy divided -- Isaac Newton, alchemist -- The advent of modern science.
Space From Zeno to Einstein collects a dozen classic readings that are generally accepted as the most significant contributions to the philosophy of space.
Space From Zeno to Einstein collects a dozen classic readings that are generally accepted as the most significant contributions to the philosophy of space.
Space From Zeno to Einstein collects a dozen classic readings that are generally accepted as the most significant contributions to the philosophy of space.
Pipe Flow -- Channel Flow -- Drag -- Wind and Weather -- The Boundary Layer Concept -- The Mixing Length -- The Statistical Theory of Turbulence -- The Onset of Turbulence. Turbulence is a research field where high expectations have met with recurrent frustration. It is a commo…
Turbulence is a research field where high expectations have met with recurrent frustration. It is a common perception among physicists, mathematicians and engineers that there is a "big mystery" behind the phenomenon of turbulence. Its history has also remained anything but well…
"Profiles the eminent 18th century natural philosopher Henry Cavendish, best known for his work in chemistry and physics and one of the most baffling personalities in the history of science. In these chapters we are introduced to the psychology of science and of scientists and w…