In this Book
- Retrying Galileo, 1633–1992
- Book
- 2005
- Published by: University of California Press
summary
In 1633, at the end of one of the most famous trials in history, the Inquisition condemned Galileo for contending that the Earth moves and that the Bible is not a scientific authority. Galileo's condemnation set off a controversy that has acquired a fascinating life of its own and that continues to this day. This absorbing book is the first to examine the entire span of the Galileo affair from his condemnation to his alleged rehabilitation by the Pope in 1992. Filled with primary sources, many translated into English for the first time, Retrying Galileo will acquaint readers with the historical facts of the trial, its aftermath and repercussions, the rich variety of reflections on it throughout history, and the main issues it raises.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 2-5
- PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- pp. ix-xii
- 9. Napoleonic Wars and Trials (1810–1821)
- pp. 175-192
- Epilogue: Unfinished Business
- pp. 359-365
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
- pp. 429-466
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520941373
Related ISBN(s)
9780520253872
MARC Record
OCLC
58728573
Pages
497
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No