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# Concise 144-page deep dive Explores scientific method origins Reinterprets Galileo's trial Galileo: A Very Short Introduction

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## Key Features

- • **Lucid Scientific Insight:** Discover Galileo’s revolutionary method that reshaped physics forever.
- • **Endorsed by Thought Leaders:** Join thousands of readers appreciating this fresh, humanized portrayal of the father of science.
- • **Bridges Science & Philosophy:** Understand the pivotal split that defined modern scientific thought.
- • **Fresh Historical Perspective:** Challenge conventional narratives with a bold reinterpretation of Galileo’s trial.
- • **Compact Intellectual Powerhouse:** All the brilliance of Galileo’s life and work in a sleek, accessible volume.

## Overview

Galileo: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise, 144-page exploration of Galileo’s life, scientific method, and trial. Stillman Drake presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation, arguing that Galileo’s condemnation was driven by philosophical hostility rather than Church defiance. This book illuminates Galileo’s pivotal role in separating science from philosophy, making it essential reading for anyone fascinated by the origins of modern physics.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 164,114 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 50 in Italian Historical Biographies 411 in History of Science (Books) 417 in Scientist Biographies |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (50) |
| Dimensions  | 17.78 x 11.35 x 0.99 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0192854569 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0192854568 |
| Item weight  | 136 g |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Very Short Introductions |
| Print length  | 152 pages |
| Publication date  | 7 Jun. 2001 |
| Publisher  | Oxford University Press, USA |
| Reading age  | 10 years and up |

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