Richard Noakes Livres

The narrative explores the rich social history of mathematics and physics at Cambridge University, highlighting the prestigious Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics established in 1663. It delves into the lives and contributions of seventeen notable holders of the chair, including iconic figures like Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage, Paul Dirac, and Stephen Hawking. This insightful work provides fresh perspectives on their groundbreaking achievements and the impact they had on science and technology.

The narrative explores the prestigious Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics at Cambridge University, highlighting its rich history since 1663 through the lives of its notable holders. It delves into the contributions of influential figures like Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking, revealing both the remarkable and the eccentric aspects of their work in mathematics and physics. This social history offers a unique perspective on the evolution of scientific thought over four centuries, showcasing the interplay between personal stories and groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

In this first systematic exploration of the intriguing connections between Victorian physical sciences and what we now call the paranormal, Richard Noakes challenges our view of the history of physics, and deepens our understandings of the relationships between science and the occult, and science and religion.