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What Would Newton Do?

Authors :
Johnson, Phillip E.
Source :
First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life; Nov1998, Issue 87, p25-31, 7p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Focuses on Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician and scientist, highlighting a reform of the coinage implemented by Newton which may have saved the British nation from financial disaster. Information on the counterfeiting cases investigated by Newton; Background information on Newton; Reference to the books `Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer,' by Michael White and `The Science of God: The Convergence of Scientific and Biblical Wisdom,' by Gerald Schroeder.

Subjects

Subjects :
COINAGE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10475141
Issue :
87
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1222350