Thus Spoke Galileo
The great scientist's ideas and their relevance to the present day
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 16 February 2006
- ISBN 9780198566250
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages514 pages
- Size 224x145x32 mm
- Weight 864 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 62 line diagrams and 15 halftones 0
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Short description:
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.
MoreLong 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.
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.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Persisting misconceptions - A test
Part I: Introduction
Posthumous self-portrait of Galileo Galilei, philosopher
The origin of nerves
Part II: Revolutionary Motions
Almost free fall
Life aboard ship
Towers arrows cannons and birds
Part III: The Pendulum and Music
The divine harmonies
Part IV: The Starry Sky above Us
The crystal moon
In the moonlight
Part V: The Spinning Earth
An ingenious wrong theory
The seized atmosphere
Stand still, ever moving sun
Part VI
Infinite finite infinitesimal
Down the slope
Part VII
Archimedes and the weight of air
Wax balls and dew drops
Machines large and small
Part VIII
In horror at a vacuum
The obscure labyrinth of the senses
As fast as light
Part IX: All that Glitters ...
Quarrels among scientists
The scientist and the cicada
Epilogue
Conviction and abjuration
