Mechanics and Natural Philosophy before the Scientific Revolution
| Author | : Walter Roy Laird |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402059674 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402059671 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (671 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mechanics and Natural Philosophy before the Scientific Revolution by : Walter Roy Laird
Download or read book Mechanics and Natural Philosophy before the Scientific Revolution written by Walter Roy Laird and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with a variety of moments in the history of mechanics when conflicts arose within one textual tradition, between different traditions, or between textual traditions and the wider world of practice. Its purpose is to show how the accommodations sometimes made in the course of these conflicts ultimately contributed to the emergence of modern mechanics.
