Book description
At a moment of great discovery, one Big Idea can change the world...
Newton's observations on motion, gravity and light revolutionised
the world and opened up humanity's understanding of the universe.
Today his work is taken for granted, but in the context of modern
times, to what extent can we appreciate the 'gravity' of his theories?
Newton and Gravity tells the captivating story of Newton's
life as an eccentric teenager, devout Christian, paranoid recluse,
arrogant genius, and obsessive alchemist. His is a captivating tale of
the universe as seen through the eyes of a highly erratic yet
astonishingly brilliant individual. Exceptionally told, the
immeasurable impact of Newton's Big Ideas are examined in a detailed
yet accessible way.
The Big Idea series is a fascinating look at the greatest
advances in our scientific history, and at the men and women who made
these fundamental breakthroughs.
Paul Strathern was born in London and studied philosophy at Trinity
College, Dublin. He was a lecturer at Kingston University where he
taught philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham
prize-winning novelist of
A Season in Abyssinia
, as well as four other novels. He is also the author of the
Philosophers in 90 Minutes
series
.
He wrote
Mendeleyev's Dream
which was shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize,
Dr.
Strangelove's Game: A History of Economic Genius
,
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
,
Napoleon in Egypt
and most recently,
The Artist, The Philosopher and The Warrior
,
which details the convergence of three of Renaissance Italy's most
brilliant minds: Leonardo Da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli and Cesare
Borgia. He lives in London and has three grandchildren.
