Dimensions
129 x 198 x 6mm
Archimedes transformed early mathematics and was one of the three supreme mathematicians of all time. But he is most remembered for his contributions to science, for the way he shifted and formed the way in which we view the world. He revolutionised mechanics with his discoveries of the fulcrum and the lever. He also created devices like the water pump and the pulley.
The story of Archimedes jumping out of his bath shouting 'Eureka!' is well known, but why did he claim to be able to move the world? And what about his lost works? 'Archimedes & the Fulcrum' presents a brilliant snapshot of this scientific and mathematical genius. It shows his knowledge and his incredible inventions, together with their historical and scientific context. The book also shows how Archimedes' work changed our perception of the world and led to technological advances throughout history.
'The Big Idea' is a fascinating series of popular science books aimed at scientists and non-specialists alike. Science is at its most exciting and gripping at the moments of great discovery, and each of the books in the series looks in depth at the great moments that have advanced mankinds's scientific knowledge and at the men and women who have made these huge breakthroughs in our thinking about the universe and our place in it.
