New York: W.H. Freeman and Co., 1993. First edition, first printing (full number line). Large orange octavo, xiii, 317 pages, b&w illustrations; 25 cm. Ex-library book with one marking (numbers and letters taped to spine), extremely mild rubbing to spine head and foot, top-rear corrner very gently bumped, other three corners extremely gently rubbed, extremely light soiling to front board, bright pages in tight binding, else Very Good(+). Hardcover. ISBN: 0716723964Signed by author. Celestial mechanics; Chaotic behavior in systems, Astronomy, Mathematics. Describes the development of celestial mechanics through the ages from ancient star charts to modern mathematics and computer simulations. Contents: Chaos in the clockwork -- Time pieces -- Wanderers of the sky -- Seas of thought -- Clockwork planets -- Inconstant moon -- Prophet of chaos -- Band gaps -- Hyperion tumbles -- Digital orrery -- Celestial disharmonies -- Machinery of wonder.
