The construction of modern science : mechanisms and mechanics / Richard S. Westfall.
Pubblicazione:
New York : J. Wiley and sons, c1971.
Descrizione fisica:
XIII, 171 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Serie:
The Wiley history of science series
Contiene:
Indice: Introduction. 1. Celestial dynamics and terrestrial mechanics 2. The mechanical philosophy 3. Mechanical science 4. Mechanical chemistry 5. Biology and the mechanical philosophy 6. Organization of the scientific enterprise 7. The science of mechanics 8. Newtonian dynamics. Suggestions for further reading. Index
Hull, David L. 1935-2010. Recensione].