Pierre-Simon Laplace, 1749-1827: A Life in Exact Science

by Charles Coulston Gillispie

Book Overview

Pierre-Simon Laplace was among the most influential scientists in history. Often referred to as the lawgiver of French science, he is known for his technical contributions to exact science, for the philosophical point of view he developed in the presentation of his work, and for the leading part he took in forming the modern discipline of mathematical physics. His two most famous treatises were the five-volume Trait de m canique c leste...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691050279
• ISBN13: 9780691050270
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"