04118nam 2200601 a 450 991077812800332120230124182642.01-383-02952-01-280-90396-197866109039620-19-152418-21-4294-9248-1(CKB)1000000000476620(StDuBDS)AH24079805(SSID)ssj0000259251(PQKBManifestationID)12048439(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000259251(PQKBWorkID)10273093(PQKB)10630923(MiAaPQ)EBC422394(EXLCZ)99100000000047662020050922d2006 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrThus spoke Galileo[electronic resource] the great scientist's ideas and their relevance to the present day /[edited by] Andrea Frova and Mariapiera Marenzana ; translated by Jim McManus in collaboration with the authorsOxford ;New York Oxford University Press20061 online resource (xx, 493 p. ) illTranslation of: Parola di Galileo.0-19-856625-5 Includes bibliographical references (p. [483]-484) and index.Preface; Persisting misconceptions - A test; PART I: INTRODUCTION; 1. Posthumous self-portrait of Galileo Galilei, philosopher; 2. The origin of nerves; PART II: REVOLUTIONARY MOTIONS; 3. Almost free fall; 4. Life aboard ship; 5. Towers arrows cannons and birds; PART III: THE PENDULUM AND MUSIC; 6. The divine harmonies; PART IV: THE STARRY SKY ABOVE US; 7. The crystal moon; 8. In the moonlight; PART V: THE SPINNING EARTH; 9. An ingenious wrong theory; 10. The seized atmosphere; 11. Stand still, ever moving sun; PART VI; 12. Infinite finite infinitesimal; 13. Down the slope; PART VII; 14. Archimedes and the weight of air; 15. Wax balls and dew drops; 16. Machines large and small; PART VIII; 17. In horror at a vacuum; 18. The obscure labyrinth of the senses; 19. As fast as light; PART IX: ALL THAT GLITTERS ..; 20. Quarrels among scientists; 21. The scientist and the cicada; EPILOGUE; 22. Conviction and abjuration'Thus Spoke Galileo' is a presentation of the most important discoveries by Galileo Galilei, endorsed by his own lively writings.You might know what is said about Galileo, but not many people know what Galileo himself actually said! His elusive and often misquoted discourse has resulted, over the years, in slurs against his name and reputation as a scientist. Let him speak then, so that he can bring to everyone's attention his message of reason, of intellectual honesty, and of free thinking. A message that, more than ever, is of great relevance in the rampant irrationality of the new millennium. The exposition begins with a blunt 'self-portrait'. A 'forgery' of course, based mainly on extracts from Galileo's writings and private letters; something he would never have dared, nor been allowed, to write for the public. The selection of writings offered includes many of the subjects that were closest to Galileo's heart and mind with lively commentary from both the literary, scientific, and historical viewpoints. For those who want to know the mathematics behind Galileo's theories, each chapter closes with a separate self contained summary. Thus Spoke Galileo will allow the reader to appreciate the work and the writing-style of a great scientist and author who had a tremendous influence on the modern world.ScienceEarly works to 1800AstronomyEarly works to 1800ScientistsItalyScienceAstronomyScientists509.032Galilei Galileo1564-1642.4160Frova Andrea1936-26463Marenzana Mariapiera732943MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778128003321Thus spoke Galileo3770652UNINA