The essential Galileo
By: Galileo Galilei ; edited and translated by Maurice A. Finocchiaro.
Contributors: Finocchiaro, Maurice A., 1942-
Publisher: Hackett Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Indianapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9780872209374; 9780872209381
Subjects: Galilei, Galileo, -- 1564-1642; Science -- Early works to 1800; Astronomy -- Early works to 1800; Science -- History; Scientists -- Italy
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Work titles: Selections.
Description: This is a collection of Galileo's most important writings, covering his entire career. Here the relevant concept of importance centers on their historical impact, and the history in question includes not only Galileo's life and the 17th century, but also the historical aftermath up to our own day.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.