A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens
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- Nombre de pages67
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4772431-5
- EAN8596547724315
- Date de parution17/11/2023
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille488 Ko
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- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens, " Mary Somerville presents an incisive exploration of celestial mechanics at the intersection of science and literature. Written in a clear yet sophisticated style, the work elucidates complex astronomical concepts through accessible language, allowing readers to grasp the intricacies of Newtonian physics and the prevailing scientific paradigms of the 19th century.
Somerville interweaves rigorous scientific argumentation with elegant prose, making the dissertation not only educational but also a significant cultural artifact in the early discourse on women's contributions to science. Mary Somerville, often regarded as one of the first female scientists, drew from her extensive studies in mathematics and astronomy, responding to the scientific rigor of her contemporaries and challenging the societal norms that relegated women to the periphery of intellectual life.
Her background-enriched by her passionate engagement with the scientific community and her collaborations with notable figures like John Herschel-shaped her unique perspective. Somerville's determination to synthesize and democratize knowledge highlights her role as a pioneer who broke through barriers in both scientific and literary fields. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, women's contributions to academia, or the evolution of astronomical thought.
Somerville's ability to marry clarity with complexity makes this work a foundational text for those who wish to understand the mechanisms of our universe through the eyes of a remarkable thinker who defied the boundaries of her time.
Somerville interweaves rigorous scientific argumentation with elegant prose, making the dissertation not only educational but also a significant cultural artifact in the early discourse on women's contributions to science. Mary Somerville, often regarded as one of the first female scientists, drew from her extensive studies in mathematics and astronomy, responding to the scientific rigor of her contemporaries and challenging the societal norms that relegated women to the periphery of intellectual life.
Her background-enriched by her passionate engagement with the scientific community and her collaborations with notable figures like John Herschel-shaped her unique perspective. Somerville's determination to synthesize and democratize knowledge highlights her role as a pioneer who broke through barriers in both scientific and literary fields. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, women's contributions to academia, or the evolution of astronomical thought.
Somerville's ability to marry clarity with complexity makes this work a foundational text for those who wish to understand the mechanisms of our universe through the eyes of a remarkable thinker who defied the boundaries of her time.
In "A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens, " Mary Somerville presents an incisive exploration of celestial mechanics at the intersection of science and literature. Written in a clear yet sophisticated style, the work elucidates complex astronomical concepts through accessible language, allowing readers to grasp the intricacies of Newtonian physics and the prevailing scientific paradigms of the 19th century.
Somerville interweaves rigorous scientific argumentation with elegant prose, making the dissertation not only educational but also a significant cultural artifact in the early discourse on women's contributions to science. Mary Somerville, often regarded as one of the first female scientists, drew from her extensive studies in mathematics and astronomy, responding to the scientific rigor of her contemporaries and challenging the societal norms that relegated women to the periphery of intellectual life.
Her background-enriched by her passionate engagement with the scientific community and her collaborations with notable figures like John Herschel-shaped her unique perspective. Somerville's determination to synthesize and democratize knowledge highlights her role as a pioneer who broke through barriers in both scientific and literary fields. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, women's contributions to academia, or the evolution of astronomical thought.
Somerville's ability to marry clarity with complexity makes this work a foundational text for those who wish to understand the mechanisms of our universe through the eyes of a remarkable thinker who defied the boundaries of her time.
Somerville interweaves rigorous scientific argumentation with elegant prose, making the dissertation not only educational but also a significant cultural artifact in the early discourse on women's contributions to science. Mary Somerville, often regarded as one of the first female scientists, drew from her extensive studies in mathematics and astronomy, responding to the scientific rigor of her contemporaries and challenging the societal norms that relegated women to the periphery of intellectual life.
Her background-enriched by her passionate engagement with the scientific community and her collaborations with notable figures like John Herschel-shaped her unique perspective. Somerville's determination to synthesize and democratize knowledge highlights her role as a pioneer who broke through barriers in both scientific and literary fields. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, women's contributions to academia, or the evolution of astronomical thought.
Somerville's ability to marry clarity with complexity makes this work a foundational text for those who wish to understand the mechanisms of our universe through the eyes of a remarkable thinker who defied the boundaries of her time.
