by Maurice A. Finocchiaro (Author)
A nuanced interpretation of Galileo's 1632 book, "Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems", that gives readers the tools to understand and evaluate for themselves one of the most influential scientific books in Western civilization.
Format: Abridged
Pages: 438
Edition: Abridged
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 25 May 1997
ISBN 10: 0520206460
ISBN 13: 9780520206465