Galileo and the science deniers / Mario Livio.
"A biography of the great astronomer and scientist, and an examination of the faith vs. science question, then and now, written by a noted astrophysicist and author"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501194733
- ISBN: 1501194739
- Physical Description: xv, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Rebel with a cause -- A humanist scientist -- A leaning tower and inclined planes -- A Copernican -- Every action has a reaction -- Into a minefield -- This proposition is foolish and absurd -- A battle of pseudonyms -- The assayer -- The Dialogo -- The gathering storm -- The trial -- I abjure, curse, and detest -- One old man, two new sciences -- The final years -- The saga of Pio Paschini -- Galileo's and Einstein's thoughts on science and religion -- One culture. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642. Astronomers > Italy > Biography. Scientists > Italy > Biography. Religion and science. Faith and reason > Christianity. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 13 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | B GALILEO Liv / Lease (Text) | 33436001725818 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | B GALILEO Liv (Text) | 33630004635756 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
