Galileo Galilei

Author : Galileo
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780375757662

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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems by Galileo Pdf

Galileo’s Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, published in Florence in 1632, was the most proximate cause of his being brought to trial before the Inquisition. Using the dialogue form, a genre common in classical philosophical works, Galileo masterfully demonstrates the truth of the Copernican system over the Ptolemaic one, proving, for the first time, that the earth revolves around the sun. Its influence is incalculable. The Dialogue is not only one of the most important scientific treatises ever written, but a work of supreme clarity and accessibility, remaining as readable now as when it was first published. This edition uses the definitive text established by the University of California Press, in Stillman Drake’s translation, and includes a Foreword by Albert Einstein and a new Introduction by J. L. Heilbron.

Author : Jane Kent
Publisher : Genius
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 8854413356

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Galileo Galilei by Jane Kent Pdf

A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about these famous people's main achievements, experiencing the main steps of their lives through Isabel Munoz's engaging illustrations, and finding out some curious facts about their work and success. In the six volumes of the series, children will be fascinated by the genial and revolutionary intuition of Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci's vast breadth of expertise, the incredible discoveries about space made by Galileo Galilei, Mozart's infinite musical creativity, the masterpieces created by Picasso and Van Gogh. There is an index at the end of each volume listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes will help children to further understand and test their knowledge.

Author : Galileo Galilei,Christoph Scheiner
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226707167

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On Sunspots by Galileo Galilei,Christoph Scheiner Pdf

Galileo’s telescopic discoveries, and especially his observation of sunspots, caused great debate in an age when the heavens were thought to be perfect and unchanging. Christoph Scheiner, a Jesuit mathematician, argued that sunspots were planets or moons crossing in front of the Sun. Galileo, on the other hand, countered that the spots were on or near the surface of the Sun itself, and he supported his position with a series of meticulous observations and mathematical demonstrations that eventually convinced even his rival. On Sunspots collects the correspondence that constituted the public debate, including the first English translation of Scheiner’s two tracts as well as Galileo’s three letters, which have previously appeared only in abridged form. In addition, Albert Van Helden and Eileen Reeves have supplemented the correspondence with lengthy introductions, extensive notes, and a bibliography. The result will become the standard work on the subject, essential for students and historians of astronomy, the telescope, and early modern Catholicism.

Author : Peter Sís
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Astronomers
ISBN : 0329040820

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Starry Messenger by Peter Sís Pdf

Describes the life and work of the courageous man who changed the way people saw the galaxy, by offering objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

Author : James MacLachlan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780199762309

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Galileo Galilei by James MacLachlan Pdf

The scientific innovations of Galileo Galilei are pivotal to our understanding of the laws of the natural world. Drawing on his diverse studies in philosophy, mathematics, mechanics, music, astronomy, and engineering, Galileo developed revolutionary theories that thoroughly changed the disciplines of physics, mathematics, astronomy, and technology. Galileo Galilei traces the great scientist's education, describes his maverick experiments in Padua and Pisa, and recreates the ingenious pathway of his famous discoveries. Often censored and imprisoned for his radical ideas that clashed with fundamental Church doctrines, Galileo persisted in his pursuit of scientific truths to bestow upon future generations the inspiration to challenge conventional views. His theories about the motions of falling bodies, his study of pendulums, and his major discoveries in astronomy made with a self-built telescope are all clearly explained in this volume. Heavily illustrated with photographs, graphics, and technical schemes, Galileo Galilei also features a number of sidebars elucidating important details of the great mans contributions. Oxford Portraits in Science is a collection of scientific biographies for young adults. Written by top scholars and writers, each biography examines the personality of its subject as well as the thought process leading to his or her discoveries. These illustrated biographies combine accessible technical information with compelling personal stories to portray the scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the natural world.

Author : Michael White
Publisher : Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1567113257

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Galileo Galilei by Michael White Pdf

Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

Author : Galileo
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1957-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780385092395

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Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo by Galileo Pdf

Directing his polemics against the pedantry of his time, Galileo, as his own popularizer, addressed his writings to contemporary laymen. His support of Copernican cosmology, against the Church's strong opposition, his development of a telescope, and his unorthodox opinions as a philosopher of science were the central concerns of his career and the subjects of four of his most important writings. Drake's introductory essay place them in their biographical and historical context.

Author : Pietro Greco
Publisher : Springer
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319720326

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Galileo Galilei, The Tuscan Artist by Pietro Greco Pdf

This book is a distinctively original biography of Galileo Galilei, probably the last eclectic genius of the Italian Renaissance, who was not only one of the greatest scientists ever, but also a philosopher, a theologian, and a man of great literary, musical, and artistic talent – “The Tuscan Artist”, as the poet John Milton referred to him. Galileo was exceptional in simultaneously excelling in the Arts, Science, Philosophy, and Theology. These diverse aspects of his life were closely intertwined; indeed, it may be said that he personally demonstrated that human culture is not divisible, but rather one, with a thousand shades. Galileo also represented the bridge between two historical epochs. As the philosopher Tommaso Campanella, a contemporary of Galileo, recognized at the time, Galileo was responsible for ushering in a new age, the Modern Age. This book, which is exceptional in the completeness of its coverage, explores all aspects of the life of Galileo, as a Tuscan artist and giant of the Renaissance, in a stimulating and reader-friendly way.

Author : Deborah Hitzeroth,Sharon Heerboth
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1560060271

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Galileo Galilei by Deborah Hitzeroth,Sharon Heerboth Pdf

A biography of mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Galileo, from his early years to his confrontations with the church, his last years, and his legacy.

Author : Rachel Hilliam
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404203141

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Galileo Galilei by Rachel Hilliam Pdf

Presents the life and accomplishments of the astronomer, philosopher, and physicist who changed the way scientists work by insisting that ideas must be tested by accurate experiments that could be repeated.

Author : John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Astronomers
ISBN : UIUC:30112076256624

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Life of Galileo Galilei by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune Pdf

Author : Atle Naess
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-23
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783540270546

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Galileo Galilei - When the World Stood Still by Atle Naess Pdf

His biography of Galileo won the Brage Award for best Norwegian non-fiction book in 2001 The Norwegian edition has sold nearly 6000 copies Biographies as a genre are very popular

Author : Galileo Galilei
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781603840507

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The Essential Galileo by Galileo Galilei Pdf

Finocchiaro's new and revised translations have done what the Inquisition could not: they have captured an exceptional range of Galileo's career while also letting him speak--in clear English. No other volume offers more convenient or more reliable access to Galileo's own words, whether on the telescope, the Dialogue, the trial, or the mature theory of motion. --Michael H. Shank, Professor of the History of Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1520994702

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Galileo Galilei by Hourly History Pdf

Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei began his career as a mathematician. Yet as fate would have it, he became far more than a numbers whiz. Here was a true Renaissance man; one who was greatly educated and a genuine lover of the arts. He was a fan of poets and a fine lute player.When in 1609 Galileo created his first telescope and turned his attention to the skies, everything changed. His discoveries as they came, could not be denied. Because of his years of study in the arts and humanities, Galileo was well prepared to bring his ideas into the light of day. Inside you will read about... ✓ Living in the Italian Renaissance ✓ Student Becomes Master ✓ Opposition to the Church ✓ Controversial Theories ✓ The Trial of Galileo Galilei ✓ The End of All Things And much more!Discoveries often don't come easy and introducing them to a doubting world is even more challenging. It takes a certain kind of person to do that and Galileo was just the man for the job. It was his brilliance that supported the Copernican system of how the solar system was laid out. It was his original thinking which kept him fearless in the face of the greatest adversary there was--the Church. Come along to discover what made Galileo so great. And why his achievements can influence your life, too.

Author : Corona Brezina
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508174691

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Galileo Galilei by Corona Brezina Pdf

Beginning in the fifteenth century, the Scientific Revolution transformed the way humans viewed the natural world. Galileo Galilei, sometimes called �the father of modern science,� was one of the towering intellectual figures of this time. Remembered today as the astronomer who discovered the moons of Jupiter, Galileo was also a mathematician, philosopher, and inventor. His dedication to scientific truth led him into conflict with doctrines of the Catholic Church, however, and he was notoriously found guilty of heresy by the Inquisition. This biography demonstrates how Galileo�s commitment to scientific inquiry despite official opposition remains relevant to the present day.