Re: [Phys-l] Recommend a book on Newton?

[Calvin Kalman <Calvin.kalman@Concordia.ca>]

Richard Westfall's "Never at Rest" is I believe the definitive biography of Newton. He also wrote a condensed version: The Life of Isaac Newton


Best wishes

                     Calvin


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On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:49 AM, jbellina wrote:

> Look for anything by Richard Westfall.
>
>
> On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:40 AM, Jeff Loats wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > A student in my College Physics course wants a recommendation for a book
> > about Newton. I haven't read any biographies of Newton so I don't have
> > anything to go on besides reviews on the web.
> >
> > Anyone have a favorite that they would recommend?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jeff Loats
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