Unrolling Time Tapa dura - 1989

New York: Cambridge University Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1990. Second Printing. Hardcover. 052134140X . Light discoloration of front and back pastedowns, BFEP, FFEP. ; A bright, solid book, text unmarked.; 9.1 X 5.7 X 0.8 inches; 256 pages; "This case study examines the interrelationship between mathematics and physics in the work of one of the major figures of the Scientific Revolution, the Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695). Professor Yoder offers a detailed account of the discoveries that Huygens made at the end of 1659, including the invention of a pendulum clock that theoretically kept absolutely uniform time, and the creation of a mathematical theory of evolutes. She also describes the way that each of these important discoveries arose from the interaction of Huygens' mathematics and physics. A discussion of Huygens' relationship with other scientists and the priority disputes that sometimes motivated his research… Leer más

Cambridge University Press, 1989. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

U.S.A.: Cambridge University Press, 1989. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. Binding a little loose.

Cambridge University Press, 1989-02-24. hardcover. Used: Good.

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Hardback. New. This case study examines the interrelationship between mathematics and physics in the work of one of the major figures of the Scientific Revolution: the Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, Christian Huygens (1629-1695).

Cambridge University Press, 1989-02-24. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Cambridge University Press. hardcover. New. 6x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing