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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously chronicles the birth of statics, a scientific discipline that probes the forces acting on stationary objects. The author meticulously traces the evolution of static principles from their humble origins in ancient Greece to their refinement by Renaissance intellectuals. By weaving together the ideas of physics pioneers like Aristotle and Archimedes with the subsequent contributions of medieval scholars and Renaissance polymaths such as Leonardo da Vinci and Jerome Cardan, this book uncovers the gradual development of statics into a cornerstone of scientific inquiry. The author's impressive scholarship sheds light on the profound shift in scientific thought that occurred during this period, as scientists gradually moved away from qualitative explanations towards a more quantitative, mathematical approach to understanding the physical world. By tracing the intellectual lineage of statics, this book illuminates the complex interplay between observation, experimentation, and mathematical reasoning that continues to drive scientific progress today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243258482_0
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