Retrying Galileo, 1633-1992
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: April 11, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 497
ISBN-13: 9780520242616
Subjects: Astronomy, Space & Time; Biography: general; History of science; c 1600 to c 1700; Italy; Galilei, Galileo,; Science; Science/Mathematics; Philosophy; Astronomy - General; History; History / General; General; 1564-1642; 17th century; Religion and science; Trials, litigation, etc
First sentence: In 1633 the Inquisition condemned Galileo for holding that the earth moves and the Bible is not a scientific authority.