Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences - Couverture souple

Galilei, Galileo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1432537369 ISBN 13 : 9781432537364

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences is a book written by the famous Italian scientist Galileo Galilei in the early 17th century. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between three characters, Salviati, Sagredo, and Simplicio, and discusses the principles of physics and mechanics.The dialogues are divided into four days of discussion, with each day covering a different topic. The first day deals with the properties of motion and the principle of inertia. The second day discusses the strength of materials and the behavior of solids under stress. The third day covers the laws of falling bodies and the nature of projectiles. The final day focuses on the science of mechanics and the principles of motion.Throughout the book, Galileo presents his arguments and theories on these topics, often using examples and experiments to illustrate his points. He also addresses some of the criticisms and objections that had been raised against his work, particularly by those who opposed his ideas on the heliocentric model of the universe.Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences is considered one of Galileo's most important works and a landmark in the history of science. It helped to establish the principles of modern physics and mechanics and influenced many other scientists and thinkers in the centuries that followed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432537369
• ISBN 13: 9781432537364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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