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OverviewAn insight into the fundamental workings of the cosmos. When Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Church. Copernicus' theory demanded a new physics to explain motion and force, a new theory of space, and a completely new conception of the nature of our universe. He also showed for the first time that a common-sense view of things isn't necessarily correct, and that mathematics can and does reveal the true nature of the material world. As John Henry reveals, from his idea of a swiftly moving Earth Copernicus sowed the seed from which science has grown to be a dominant aspect of modern culture, fundamental in shaping our understanding of the workings of the cosmos. AUTHOR: John Henry is a senior lecturer in Science Studies at Edinburgh University. He is the author of Knowledge is Power. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John HenryPublisher: Icon Books Imprint: Icon Books Dimensions: Width: 35.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 30.20cm Weight: 0.120kg ISBN: 9781785782695ISBN 10: 178578269 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 07 December 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews`Contains a wealth of detail ... an ideal introduction to Copernicus' Morning Star 'Contains a wealth of detail . an ideal introduction to Copernicus' * Morning Star * 'Contains a wealth of detail ... an ideal introduction to Copernicus' Morning Star Author InformationJohn Henry is a senior lecturer in Science Studies at Edinburgh University. He is the author of Knowledge is Power. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |