turning data into evidence about gravity and cosmology Harper, William L. (William Leonard) 1943- creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource : ill. Harper presents an account of Isaac Newton's work on gravity and the cosmos. He argues that Newton's inferences from phenomena realize an ideal of empirical success that is richer than prediction, and explores the ways in which Newton's method aims to turn theoretical questions into ones which can be answered empirically. specialized William L. Harper. Includes bibliographical references and index. Newton, Isaac 1642-1727 Gravitation Gravity Cosmology QC178 531.14 9780191728679 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199570409.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199570409.001.0001 StDuBDS 120302 20150804193928.0 EDZ0000062006