{"product_id":"the-mathematical-papers-of-isaac-newton-volume-4-1674-1684-paperback-9780521045834","title":"The Mathematical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 4, 1674–1684 (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521045834","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Mathematical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 4, 1674–1684\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis volume reproduces the texts of a number of important, yet relatively minor papers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIsaac Newton (Author), D. T. Whiteside (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521045834, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 January 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e722 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 3.7 x 17 cm, 1.13 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis volume reproduces the texts of a number of important, yet relatively minor papers, many written during a period of Newton's life (1677–84) which has been regarded as mathematically barren except for his Lucasian lectures on algebra (which appear in Volume V). Part 1 concerns itself with his growing mastery of interpolation by finite differences, culminating in his rule for divided differences. Part 2 deals with his contemporary advances in the pure and analytical geometry of curves. Part 3 contains the extant text of two intended treatises on fluxions and infinite series: the Geometria Curvilinea (c. 1680), and his Matheseos Universalis Specimina (1684). A general introduction summarizes the sparse details of Newton's personal life during the period, one – from 1677 onwards – of almost total isolation from his contemporaries. A concluding appendix surveys highlights in his mathematical correspondence during 1674–6 with Collins, Dary, John Smith and above all Leibniz.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Researches in Algebra, Number Theory and Trigonometry: 1. Approaches to a General Theory of Finite Differences\u003cbr\u003e 2. Problems in Elementary Number Theory\u003cbr\u003e 3. Codifications of Elementary Plane and Spherical Trigonometry\u003cbr\u003e 4. Miscellaneous Notes on Annuities and Algebraic Factorization\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Researches in Pure and Analytical Geometry: 1. Miscellaneous Problems in Elementary Geometry\u003cbr\u003e 2. Researches into the Greek 'Solid Locus'\u003cbr\u003e 3. Miscellaneous Topics in Analytical Geometry\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The 'Geometria Curvilinea' and 'Matheseos Universalis Specimina': 1. The 'Geometry of Curved Lines'\u003cbr\u003e 2. Specimens of a Universal System of Mathematics\u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002800722200,"sku":"9780521045834","price":42.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521045834i_88e51c69-004c-482c-a38f-f1eab88f446a.jpg?v=1694968647","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-mathematical-papers-of-isaac-newton-volume-4-1674-1684-paperback-9780521045834","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}