Newton: A Norton Critical Edition

About this book

At lastan illuminating and accessible edition of Isaac Newtons writings intended for nonspecialist readers. I. Bernard Cohen and Richard S. Westfall have meticulously collected representative works from every major aspect of Newtons intellectual life. The book is divided into nine partsNatural Philosophy Scientific Method Experimental Procedure Optics Rational Mechanics Systems of the World Alchemy and Theory of Matter Theology and Mathematics. Text and commentary are woven together enabling readers to concentrate on the aspects of Newtons astoundingly diverse career they prefer. For each part the editors provide an introductory essay and textual annotation. In addition the text is amply illustrated. The General Introduction to the book sketches Newtons life and offers an interpretation of his scientific achievements. The Biographical Register identifies the many people Newton cites in his writings. The Glossary and Glossary of Chemical Terms explicate scientific terms and concepts. Finally the Selected Bibliography offers suggestions for further readings of and about Newton.