Description: Galileo: And the Science Deniers Author: Mario Livio Title: Galileo: And the Science Deniers Publication: Simon & Schuster, 2020 Description: Hardcover. Used Like New hardcover in a New dust jacket. Publisher's overstock mark on the bottom of the text block. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. 8vo. (6 x 1.1 x 9 inches) Includes a bibliography, index, figures, and photo plates. 304 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Used Like New. 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. Seller ID: 201010 Subject: Ecology, Historical Biographies , STEM The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Mario Livio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year Printed: 2020
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
