Newton's Apple: A Brilliant Star in Physics

Author: Thomas Bilko
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "Newton's Apple," "Darwin's Monkey"; "When Schopenhauer Slipped," "Walking with Socrates." Each interesting anecdote in the two series—Science Constellations and Thinker Anecdotes—traces a series of unknown anecdotes and stories of scientists and philosophers who have significantly influenced the development of human history. The profound philosophical principles are embedded in fluent text, while the extraordinary achievements of great scientists are conveyed in a light and humorous tone. It is truly a small world where great things happen, and the extraordinary emerges from the ordinary. Science Constellations Series. This book selects the lives of twelve physicists. They have made tremendous contributions to society, yet these achievements were all accomplished through arduous efforts and are often closely related to their rich personal experiences. Regardless of how complex physics is today, it has always been, and continues to be, driven forward by individuals. The growth of these individuals can be as extraordinary and gripping as that of Pablo Picasso or James Joyce. The purpose of this book is to recreate these remarkable figures and the paths they took to reach their great moments—the moments when they shone like stars.