by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin · Constable & Robinson Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780094770409
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«Newton in 90 Minutes» is the popular biography of Isaac Newton by John and Mary Gribbin (Constable & Robinson Ltd, paperback, 80 pages, in English).
«Newton in 90 Minutes» reviews the life of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and his contributions to science, in an accessible tone. It combines biographical data with the context of his era and the significance of his work, within a collection designed to bring great scientists closer to any reader.
The book belongs to the series 'Scientists in 90 Minutes', focused on brief biographies of prominent scientists. Published in 1997.
Suitable for science students and general readers seeking a brief and enjoyable introduction to the figure of Isaac Newton.
John R. Gribbin is a British science writer and astrophysicist. His subjects include quantum physics, human evolution, climate change and cosmology. He is a visiting fellow in astronomy at the University of Sussex. Best known for In Search of Schrödinger's Cat, he has also written biographies of Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Buddy Holly. Robert Macfarlane calls him "one of the finest and most prolific writers of popular science around."
