Thus Spoke Galileo
The Great Scientist's Ideas and their relevance to the present day
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
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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.
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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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Thus Spoke Galileo “
- Preface
- Persisting misconceptions - A test
- Part I: Introduction
- 1: Posthumous self-portrait of Galileo Galilei, philosopher
- 2: The origin of nerves
- Part II: Revolutionary Motions
- 3: Almost free fall
- 4: Life aboard ship
- 5: Towers arrows cannons and birds
- Part III: The Pendulum and Music
- 6: The divine harmonies
- Part IV: The Starry Sky above Us
- 7: The crystal moon
- 8: In the moonlight
- Part V: The Spinning Earth
- 9: An ingenious wrong theory
- 10: The seized atmosphere
- 11: Stand still, ever moving sun
- Part VI
- 12: Infinite finite infinitesimal
- 13: Down the slope
- Part VII
- 14: Archimedes and the weight of air
- 15: Wax balls and dew drops
- 16: Machines large and small
- Part VIII
- 17: In horror at a vacuum
- 18: The obscure labyrinth of the senses
- 19: As fast as light
- Part IX: All that Glitters ...
- 20: Quarrels among scientists
- 21: The scientist and the cicada
- Epilogue
- 22: Conviction and abjuration
Autoren-Porträt von Andrea Frova, Mariapiera Marenzana, Translated by Jim McManus^R in collaboration with the authors.
Andrea FrovaFull 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
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Andrea Frova , Mariapiera Marenzana , Translated by Jim McManus^R in collaboration with the authors.
- 2006, 514 Seiten, Maße: 22,4 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0198566255
- ISBN-13: 9780198566250
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
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
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