Moving Heaven and Earth (Icon Science): Copernicus and the Solar System
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Moving Heaven and Earth (Icon Science): Copernicus and the Solar System
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Henry
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Series | Icon Science |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 302,Width 352 |
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Category/Genre | History of science Solar system Popular astronomy and space |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781785782695
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Classifications | Dewey:520.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Icon Books
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Imprint |
Icon Books
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Publication Date |
7 December 2017 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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. John Henry reveals why Copernicus was led to such a seemingly outrageous and implausible idea as a swiftly moving Earth.
Author Biography
John Henry is a senior lecturer in Science Studies at Edinburgh University. He is the author of Knowledge is Power.
Reviews'Contains a wealth of detail . an ideal introduction to Copernicus' * Morning Star *
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