Galilei, Galileo
Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (Modern Library Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375757662
- author:
- Galilei, Galileo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Modern Library Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 3.56 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Astronomy, Space & Time
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is a landmark work that challenged the prevailing understanding of the universe. Written in dialogue form, this influential treatise presents a compelling case for the Copernican system, revolutionizing our understanding of the solar system. First published in 1632, the Dialogue remains as accessible and clear today as it was upon its initial release. This edition features the definitive text established by the University of California Press, in Stillman Drake's translation, accompanied by a Foreword by Albert Einstein and a new Introduction by J. L. Heilbron. A testament to Galileo's mastery of scientific communication, the Dialogue has had a profound impact on our understanding of the world. Its influence can still be felt today, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy.
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