Galileo Galilei: First Physicist (Oxford Portraits in Science)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195093429 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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From School Library Journal Grade 6 Up?A captivating portrait of one of history's great scientific minds. The last chapter is devoted to the importance of Galileo's accomplishments within his lifetime and as viewed through the lens of history. After a brief introduction to the science of physics, students are given a clear and concise account of the life of Galileo and the Renaissance world in which he lived. While readers are privy to all of his discoveries and inventions as they unfold, the text does not overwhelm them with mathema
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.. 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. The scientific innovations of Galileo Galilei are pivotal to our understanding of the laws of the natural world. 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. 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. 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. Drawing on his diverse studies in philosophy, mathematics, mechanics, music, astronomy, and
He is the author of Children of Prometheus: A History of Science and Technology and co-author of Matter and Energy.. James MacLachlan is Professor Emeritus of History at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto
HH said Galileo figaro, magnifico!. The author of this book has a strong background in historical studies as well as knowledge of science. Thus the book presents the historical backdrop that existed during Galileo's lifetime as well as much of the political intrigue that enveloped Galileo. This historical backdrop adds a great deal to an excellent book about Galileo's scientific ac