Sir Isaac Newton, 1727–1927: a Bicentenary Evaluation of his Work

Abstract

“IT is with the belief that the publication of these papers will lead to a better comprehension of [Newton] … and to a more rational appreciation of his achievements, that the History of Science Society has arranged for the publication of this volume.” With these words the president of that Society, Prof. David Eugene Smith, introduces the collection of papers read at the gathering held in New York on Nov. 25–26, 1927, to mark the bicentenary of the death of Sir Isaac Newton. The contributions of the twelve authors are meant to appeal to the general reader rather than to those who are already familiar with one or more of the many fields in which the creative activity of Newton made its mark. The aim has been kept steadily in view, but at the same time there is much between the covers of the book that is of interest to the trained student, and one paper, dealing with the earliest disciple of Newton in America, contains much that is fresh to English readers.

Sir Isaac Newton, 1727–1927: a Bicentenary Evaluation of his Work.

A Series of Papers prepared under the Auspices of The History of Science Society, in collaboration with the American Astronomical Society, the American Mathematical Society, the American Physical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and various other Organisations. Pp. ix+351. (London: Baillière, Tindall and Cox, 1928.) 22s. 6d. net.