Uncentering the Earth
Subtitle: Copernicus and The revolutions of the heavenly spheres
By: William T. Vollmann.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Great discoveries
Publisher: Norton
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 295
Subjects: Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543; Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 -- Influence; Astronomy -- Early works to 1800; Solar system -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Description: An analysis of the astronomer's pivotal sixteenth-century work traces how his challenge to beliefs about an Earth-centric solar system had a profound influence on the ways in which humanity understands itself and the universe.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.