Exploring the Limits of Preclassical Mechanics
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"Exploring the Limits of Preclassical Mechanics" by Peter Damerow, Gideon Freudenthal, Peter McLaughlin, Jürgen Renn is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Dynamics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
The question of when and how the basic concepts that characterize modern science arose in Western Europe has long been central to the history of science. This book examines the transition from Renaissance engineering and philosophy of nature to classical mechanics oriented on the central concept of velocity. For this new edition, the authors include a new discussion of the doctrine of proportions, an analysis of the role of traditional statics in the construction of Descartes' impact rules, and go deeper into the debate between Descartes and Hobbes on the explanation of refraction. They also provide significant new material on the early development of Galileo's work on mechanics and the law of fall.
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"Exploring the Limits of Preclassical Mechanics" by Peter Damerow, Gideon Freudenthal, Peter McLaughlin, Jürgen Renn is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Dynamics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Topic: Dynamics
Author: Peter Damerow, Gideon Freudenthal, Peter McLaughlin, Jürgen Renn
Who this is for:
- Teachers and classroom instructors
- Students building subject mastery
- Readers looking for practical learning support
Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.
The question of when and how the basic concepts that characterize modern science arose in Western Europe has long been central to the history of science. This book examines the transition from Renaissance engineering and philosophy of nature to classical mechanics oriented on the central concept of velocity. For this new edition, the authors include a new discussion of the doctrine of proportions, an analysis of the role of traditional statics in the construction of Descartes' impact rules, and go deeper into the debate between Descartes and Hobbes on the explanation of refraction. They also provide significant new material on the early development of Galileo's work on mechanics and the law of fall.
| Author | Peter Damerow, Gideon Freudenthal, Peter McLaughlin, Jürgen Renn |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 2011-10-09 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781441919175 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics |
| Topic | Dynamics |
| Series | Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physic |
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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