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Galileo at Work: His Scientific Biography

By Stillman Drake

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
1979
ISBN
0226162265, 9780226162263
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13605912 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
240\280
Orientation
landscape
Paginated
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2016-12-16 06:23:12
Instruments & Measurement;History & Philosophy;MatScientists;Professionals & Academics;Biographies &

Description

This fascinating, scholarly study by one of the world's foremost authorities on Galileo offers a vivid portrait of one of history's greatest minds. Detailed accounts, including many excerpts from Galileo's own writings, offer insights into his work on motion, mechanics, hydraulics, strength of materials, and projectiles. 36 black-and-white illustrations.

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