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From Newton to Hawking: A History of Cambridge University's Lucasian Professors of Mathematics 1st Edition

by Kevin C. Knox (Editor), Richard Noakes (Editor), Stephen W. Hawking (Foreword)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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This social history of mathematics and physics tells the story of Cambridge University's mathematical physicists. The University's Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics is one of the world's most celebrated academic positions. Since its foundation in 1663, the chair has been held by seventeen men who represent some of the most influential minds in science and technology. This informative work offers new perspectives on such world-famous scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage, Paul Dirac, and Stephen Hawking.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0521663105
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0521663106
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    December 8, 2003
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    516 pages
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"The editors of this excellent book have culled contributions from 13 historians of science and put together a fascinating tale of the deeds, inventions, and ideas of the brilliant individuals who occupied the Lucasian Chair. Highly recommended." Choice

"... solid and engaging ... It is a story to comfort any number of vice-chancellors, provosts, deans and department heads." Nature

"...once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down...a book worth owning, and you'll find things in it that you're glad to know." -Mathematical Association of America Reviews, Gerlad B. Folland, University of Washington

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A history of Cambridge University's Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (December 8, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 516 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521663105
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521663106
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.98 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book!
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So perfect, great book!
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ronbaby
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever on the Lucasian Chair at Cambridge
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
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Covers the history of the Lucasian Chair up to Hawking. Bonus is that Hawking wrote the foreward. A good book for maths wizards. A good gift for maths historians or your own pet maths fiend.
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