ISBN: 9780243478231 - l'oeuvre scientifique de laplace (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the scientific work of Pierre-Simon Laplace, one of the most distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and astronomers of the 18th and 19th centuries. It begins with a brief biographical sketch before examining the characteristics of Laplace's work, with particular emphasis on his celestial mechanics, theory of probability, and work on physical topics. The book also explores the influence of Laplace's scientific milieu on his work and the distinctive features of his approach to scientific research through an analysis of primary and secondary sources. The author concludes that Laplace's work was not only insightful but also enduring and continues to shape our understanding of the universe. 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.…