Galileo at Work
Author | : Stillman Drake |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486495426 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486495422 |
Rating | : 4/5 (422 Downloads) |
Download or read book Galileo at Work written by Stillman Drake and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.