Galileo: And the Science Deniers
Mario Livio
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A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial" (Bill McKibben). Galileo's story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises--such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change--because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church at the time. Consequently, in a blatant assault on freedom of thought, his books were forbidden by church authorities. Astrophysicist and bestselling author Mario Livio draws on his own scientific expertise to provide captivating insights into how Galileo reached his bold new conclusions about the cosmos and the laws of nature. A freethinker who followed the evidence wherever it led him, Galileo was one of the most significant figures behind the scientific revolution. He believed that every educated person should know science as well as literature, and insisted on reaching the widest audience possible, publishing his books in Italian rather than Latin. Galileo was put on trial with his life in the balance for refusing to renounce his scientific convictions. He remains a hero and inspiration to scientists and all of those who respect science--which, as Livio reminds us in this gripping book, remains threatened even today.Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Mario LivioPublisher: Simon & SchusterPublished: 05/05/2020ISBN: 9781501194733Pages: 304Weight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10dReview Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2019 pg. 62Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 6Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 120
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Book Title
Galileo: And the Science Deniers
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9781501194733
A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial" (Bill McKibben). Galileo's story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises--such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change--because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church at the time. Consequently, in a blatant assault on freedom of thought, his books were forbidden by church authorities. Astrophysicist and bestselling author Mario Livio draws on his own scientific expertise to provide captivating insights into how Galileo reached his bold new conclusions about the cosmos and the laws of nature. A freethinker who followed the evidence wherever it led him, Galileo was one of the most significant figures behind the scientific revolution. He believed that every educated person should know science as well as literature, and insisted on reaching the widest audience possible, publishing his books in Italian rather than Latin. Galileo was put on trial with his life in the balance for refusing to renounce his scientific convictions. He remains a hero and inspiration to scientists and all of those who respect science--which, as Livio reminds us in this gripping book, remains threatened even today.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 05/05/2020
ISBN: 9781501194733
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2019 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 6
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 120
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 05/05/2020
ISBN: 9781501194733
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2019 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 6
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 120
A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial" (Bill McKibben). Galileo's story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises--such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change--because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church at the time. Consequently, in a blatant assault on freedom of thought, his books were forbidden by church authorities. Astrophysicist and bestselling author Mario Livio draws on his own scientific expertise to provide captivating insights into how Galileo reached his bold new conclusions about the cosmos and the laws of nature. A freethinker who followed the evidence wherever it led him, Galileo was one of the most significant figures behind the scientific revolution. He believed that every educated person should know science as well as literature, and insisted on reaching the widest audience possible, publishing his books in Italian rather than Latin. Galileo was put on trial with his life in the balance for refusing to renounce his scientific convictions. He remains a hero and inspiration to scientists and all of those who respect science--which, as Livio reminds us in this gripping book, remains threatened even today.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 05/05/2020
ISBN: 9781501194733
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2019 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 6
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 120
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 05/05/2020
ISBN: 9781501194733
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2019 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 6
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 120
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