Thus Spoke Galileo: The Great Scientist's Ideas and Their Relevance to the Present Day
| AUTHOR | Frova, Andrea; Frova, Andrea; Frova, Andrea et al. |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (04/13/2006) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
You might know what is said about Galileo, but not many people know what Galileo himself actually said. His elusive and often misquoted discourse has resulted, over the years, in slurs against his name and reputation as a scientist. Let him speak then, so that he can bring to everyone's attention his message of reason, of intellectual honesty, and of free thinking. A message that, more than ever, is of great relevance in the rampant irrationality of the new millennium. The exposition begins with a blunt 'self-portrait'. A 'forgery' of course, based mainly on extracts from Galileo's writings and private letters; something he would never have dared, nor been allowed, to write for the public. The selection of writings offered includes many of the subjects that were closest to Galileo's heart and mind with lively commentary from both the literary, scientific, and historical viewpoints. For those who want to know the mathematics behind Galileo's theories, each chapter closes with a separate self contained summary. Thus Spoke Galileo will allow the reader to appreciate the work and the writing-style of a great scientist and author who had a tremendous influence on the modern world.
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ISBN-13:
9780198566250
ISBN-10:
0198566255
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
514
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
6.04 x 1.30 x 8.56 inches
Weight:
1.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Science | History
Dewey Decimal:
509.032
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005027735
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You might know what is said about Galileo, but not many people know what Galileo himself actually said. His elusive and often misquoted discourse has resulted, over the years, in slurs against his name and reputation as a scientist. Let him speak then, so that he can bring to everyone's attention his message of reason, of intellectual honesty, and of free thinking. A message that, more than ever, is of great relevance in the rampant irrationality of the new millennium. The exposition begins with a blunt 'self-portrait'. A 'forgery' of course, based mainly on extracts from Galileo's writings and private letters; something he would never have dared, nor been allowed, to write for the public. The selection of writings offered includes many of the subjects that were closest to Galileo's heart and mind with lively commentary from both the literary, scientific, and historical viewpoints. For those who want to know the mathematics behind Galileo's theories, each chapter closes with a separate self contained summary. Thus Spoke Galileo will allow the reader to appreciate the work and the writing-style of a great scientist and author who had a tremendous influence on the modern world.
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Editor:
Frova, Andrea
Andrea Frova
Full professor of General Physics
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
P. Aldo Moro 2
00185 Roma
Italy
Mariapiera Marenzana
Retired Professor of Italian and Latin Literature from Liceo Coreutico at the National Dance Academy
via Ridolfino Venuti 21
00162 Roma
Italy
Translated by Jim McManus in collaboration with the authors
Full professor of General Physics
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
P. Aldo Moro 2
00185 Roma
Italy
Mariapiera Marenzana
Retired Professor of Italian and Latin Literature from Liceo Coreutico at the National Dance Academy
via Ridolfino Venuti 21
00162 Roma
Italy
Translated by Jim McManus in collaboration with the authors
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