Thus Spoke Galileo: The Great Scientist's Ideas and Their Relevance to the Present Day
- ISBN-10
- 0198566255
- ISBN-13
- 9780198566250
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 493
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-02-16
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Authors
- , Galileo Galilei, Andrea Frova
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.
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