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Galileo and the science deniers / Mario Livio.
A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history’s greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501194733 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xv, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, colour portrait ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Preface / Rebel with a cause / A humanist scientist / A leaning tower and inclined planes / A Copernican / Every action has a reaction / Into a minefield / This proposition is foolish and absurd / A battle of pseudonyms / The assayer / The dialogo / The gathering storm / The trial / I abjure, curse and detest / One old man, two new sciences / The final years / The saga of Pio Paschini / Galileo's and Einstein's thoughts on science and religion / One culture / Acknowledgements / Notes / Bibliography / Photo credits / Index. |
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| Subject: | Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642. Astronomers > Italy > Biography. Scientists > Italy > Biography. Religion and science. Faith and reason > Christianity. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tumbler Ridge Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbler Ridge Public Library | ANF 520.92 GALIL (Text) | TRL29324 | Entertaining Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
