Moving heaven and earth : Copernicus and the Solar System / by John Henry
2001, First Edition. Published: Cambridge : Icon Books. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 156 pages; Physical desc. : 156 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Series: Revolutions in science. Subjects: Copernicus, Nicolaus (1473-1543) --Influence --Astronomy --History --16th century --17th century. Summary: 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 inplausible idea as a swiftly moving Earth. Item #154760
ISBN: 1840462515
Price: €5.95