A More Beautiful City by Michael Cooper

A More Beautiful City by Michael Cooper

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Robert Hooke was one of the most gifted men of his age, but he was eclipsed by his contemporaries Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren. This biography provides a rounded portrayal of Hooke's scientific inventions, as well as examining his relationships with Newton and other contemporaries.

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A More Beautiful City by Michael Cooper

Robert Hooke was one of the most gifted men of his age, but he was eclipsed by his contemporaries Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren. This biography provides a rounded portrayal of Hooke's scientific inventions, as well as examining his relationships with Newton and other contemporaries.
Michael Cooper is Emeritus Professor of Engineering Surveying at City University. He joined City University in 1971 where he was a lecturer Reader and Professor of Engineering Surveying until his retirement in 2000. His publications include professional articles and books and the editing of Robert Hooke's work as Surveyor to the City of London in the aftermath of the Great Fire.
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ISBN 13 9780750929592
ISBN 10 0750929596
Title A More Beautiful City
Author Michael Cooper
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2003-08-19
Number of pages 272
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