Newton's Gift: How Sir Isaac Newton Unlocked the System of the World. David Berlinski. Duckworth. [pound]16.99. ISBN 0-7156-3061-X. Sir Isaac Newton remains the 'largest figure in the history of western science' whose influence continues to this day. He discovered the calculus, advanced a theory of colour, worked in pure mathematics, optics and astronomy and laid the groundwork for mathematical physics. This book is neither a biography nor an explanation of Newton's contribution to science. The author's aim is to 'offer a sense of the man without specifying in detail his ...

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