Celestial novelties on the eve of the scientific revolution
1540-1630
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Author
Publication
2013 - L.S. Olschki, Firenze, Italy
Language
English
Word Count
70,500 words, Guess
Page Count
282 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL30414099M
- ISBN-139788822262547
- OCLC Control Number854993656
- Library of Congress Control Number2013393600
Classifications
- LCCQB29 .C45 2013
Description
Comets, 'new stars' and other unexpected celestial phenomena up to Galileo's telescopic discoveries have attracted the interest of historians of science, intellectual and cultural historians. These early modern 'celestial novelties' constitute the main subject of this volume, whose aim is to shed light on their reception and interpretation in science, natural philosophy, medicine, and their wider impact on European society.--
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Series Statement
- Biblioteca di Galilæana -- 3
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