On the Shoulders of Giants : The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy
by Stephen Hawking
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0762413484
- ISBN 13
- 9780762413485
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About This Item
Running Press, USA, 2002. Second Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Hardcover. 1264 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Running Press, USA, 2002. Second Printing. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Remainder mark on page edges. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the Shoulders of Giants includes, in their entirety, On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each featured physicist, written by Hawking himself. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; ISBN: 0762413484. ISBN/EAN: 9780762413485. Inventory No: 23110060.. 9780762413485
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- Bookseller
- Manyhills Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23110060
- Title
- On the Shoulders of Giants : The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy
- Author
- Stephen Hawking
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0762413484
- ISBN 13
- 9780762413485
- Publisher
- Running Press
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 2002
- Keywords
- BZDB5 Science & Technology; On the Shoulders of Giants : The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy
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