Fits, Passions, and Paroxysms: Physics, Method, and Chemistry and Newton's Theories of Colored Bodies and Fits of Easy Reflection.

Preface Abbreviated references Frequently cited writings by Newton Part I. Physics and Method: Newton's theories of coloured bodies and fits: 1. Historical and philosophical background 2. Newton's rings 3. The colours of natural bodies 4. The theory of fits Part II. Physics and Chemistry: the theory of coloured bodies, the chemists' revolt and absorption spectroscopy: 5. The glory years: 1704-1777 6. The chemistry of light in France: 1776-1790 7. The chemical philosophy in Britain: 1785-1815 8. Debate and absorption spectroscopy in France: 1791-1816 9. Absorption spectroscopy in Britain: 1822-1833 Appendices Bibliography Index.