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Name: Newton
Author: Patricia Fara

Patricia Fara’s *Newton* moves beyond a conventional biography to map the intertwined birth of science, genius, and celebrity in the eighteenth century. By exploring how terms like “scientist” were coined and how Newton’s name became a brand for British intellect, the book shows that Newton’s exaltation was inseparable from the consumer revolution sweeping the Atlantic world. The work examines how 18th‑century society transformed the image of scientists from saintly figures into secular, commercial icons, reshaping ideas of sanctity and fame.

First publish date: 2002

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Patricia Fara

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