Émilie du Châtelet and the foundations of physical science / Katherine Brading.
| Author/creator | Brading, Katherine, 1970- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2019. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge focus on philosophy |
| Contents | Introduction -- Method -- Matter, body, force -- Bodies in action -- Appendix. Chapter headings from Du Châtelet's foundations of physics, and from several early 18th century Newtonian textbooks. |
| Abstract | The influence of Foundations of Physics (also called Institutions de physique), published in Paris in 1740, written by Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil Du Châtelet (or Emilie Du Châtelet (1706-1749)). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018051315 |
| ISBN | 9781138351653 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |