Galileo at Work: His Scientific BiographyThis 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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| Title | Galileo at Work: His Scientific Biography Dover phoenix editions Phoenix Edition Series |
| Author | Stillman Drake |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Courier Corporation, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0486495426, 9780486495422 |
| Length | 536 pages |
| Subjects | › Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology Science / Astronomy |
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