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Thus Spoke Galileo : The Great Scientist's Ideas and Their Relevance to the Present Day by Andrea Frova and Mariapiera Marenzana (2006, Hardcover)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198566255

ISBN-139780198566250

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Number of Pages512 Pages

Publication NameThus Spoke Galileo : the Great Scientist's Ideas and Their Relevance to the Present Day

LanguageEnglish

SubjectHistory, Astronomy, Science & Technology

Publication Year2006

TypeTextbook

AuthorAndrea Frova, Mariapiera Marenzana

Subject AreaScience, Biography & Autobiography

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight30.8 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2005-027735

ReviewsI think this is a very welcome book and valuable contribution to a better understanding of the greatness of Galileo's achievements...no doubt, it will be well appreciated by teachers and students of high school and of introductory university courses on science and science history, as well as by the cultivated public at large. Annibale Fantoli, University of Victoria, Canada., '...an original and worthy achievement... very timely and welcome.'Annibale Fantoli, University of Victoria, British Columbia, '...an original and worthy achievement... very timely and welcome. 'Annibale Fantoli, University of Victoria, British Columbia, The book is remarkable for its clarity, precision and histroical accuracy. Numerous drawings, figures and photographs help the reader pick a path through the historical and scientific reconstruction. Nature, Vol. 422, 20 July 2006, The book is remarkable for its clarity, precision and historical accuracy. Numerous drawings, figures and photographs help the reader pick a path through the historical and scientific reconstruction. Nature, Vol. 422, 20 July 2006, This valuable and quite unique book shows in a direct manner the great many interests of Galileo in the domains of science and culture, his prodigious curiosity and his exceptional ability as a science popularizer. Giorgio Parisi, University of Rome "La Sapienza"., '...a useful addition for the study of Galileo.'Robert Fox, University of Oxford'...an original and worthy achievement... very timely and welcome. 'Annibale Fantoli, University of Victoria, British Columbia

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal509.032

Table Of ContentPrefacePersisting misconceptions - A testPart I: Introduction1. Posthumous self-portrait of Galileo Galilei, philosopher2. The origin of nervesPart II: Revolutionary Motions3. Almost free fall4. Life aboard ship5. Towers arrows cannons and birdsPart III: The Pendulum and Music6. The divine harmoniesPart IV: The Starry Sky above Us7. The crystal moon8. In the moonlightPart V: The Spinning Earth9. An ingenious wrong theory10. The seized atmosphere11. Stand still, ever moving sunPart VI12. Infinite finite infinitesimal13. Down the slopePart VII14. Archimedes and the weight of air15. Wax balls and dew drops16. Machines large and smallPart VIII17. In horror at a vacuum18. The obscure labyrinth of the senses19. As fast as lightPart IX: All that Glitters ...20. Quarrels among scientists21. The scientist and the cicadaEpilogue22. Conviction and abjuration

SynopsisYou 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., 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., Any reasonably educated person knows what is said about Galileo, but not what Galileo himself actually said. This has allowed a variety of different interpretations to be put upon his stands as a scientist and as a man, in particular from within the Catholic world, where a sense of guilt for his dramatic destiny has never been completely erased. Let him speak, then so that he can bring to everybody's attention, in particular the young, his message of reason, of intellectual honesty, of free thinking. A message that more than ever, is of great relevance in the rampant irrationality of the new millennium. The selection of writings offered here is preferred by a blunt self-portrait, which is of course a "forgery" - however, one that is based entirely on extracts from Galileo's writings and private letters, though he would never have dared, nor been allowed to write it himself. The anthology touches upon the themes dearest to Galileo and a lively commentary, from both the scientific and the literary-historical viewpoints, should help make the extracts accessible. The reader will be able to appreciate the work and the writing-style of a very great scientist and author and will probably also be surprised to find with the aid of a test with answers provided, just how many of the misconceptions about the "workings of the world" that were rife prior to Galileo, still survive today among the common beliefs of even well-educated, non scientific people., Presentation of the most important discoveries by Galileo Galilei, endorsed by his own lively writings. Includes simple explanations for the general reader, comparative discussions about state of knowledge in Galileo's time and in today's understanding, as well as major public and private events in Galileo's life., 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 newmillennium. 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, norbeen 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 whohad a tremendous influence on the modern world.

LC Classification NumberQ155.G28513 2006