Newton's Darkness (Paperback)

"These two dramas brilliantly integrate Newton's battle with Leibniz over who invented the calculus and his tussles with Robert Hooke about just about everything else, by differentiating those scientific and human qualities that made Newton quite the limit." John D Barrow Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Cambridge University author of "The Constants of Nature: From alpha to omega" "A dramatic insight into the complex mind of a scientific genius. This play-book reveals Newton in all three dimensions." Baroness Greenfield Director, The Royal Institution "The theatricality of science often eludes us -- this book captures the boldness, idiosyncrasy and sheer breathtaking drama of Newton's genius." Lisa Jardine Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary College, University of London author of "The Curious Life of Robert Hooke: The Man Who Measured London" "All apart from its Thespian aspects, it presents about as thoroughgoing an account of the Newton-Leibniz affair as any I've encountered over the years. Altogether, a fine integration of theater and history." Robert K Merton Professor Emeritus, Columbia University and author of "On the Shoulders of Giants" "I highly recommend reading 'Newton's Darkness: Two Dramatic Views' ... There is hardly a better way to promote science literacy than through the mingling of science and art, as accomplished in these plays." Chemical & Engineering News "... both plays should appeal to students and general readers interested in biography and the history of science and literature ... We give Newton's Darkness, two enjoyable, engrossing, and above all, provocative and thought-provoking plays, an enthusiastic two thumbs up." The Chemical Educator "We found the plays to be enjoyable, engrossing, provocative, and thought-provoking, and we heartily recommend them to students and general readers interested in biography and the history of science and of literature as well as theater-goers." Angewandte Chemie International Edition

We found the plays to be enjoyable, engrossing, provocative, and thought-provoking, and we heartily recommend them. --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.