Two New Sciences: Including Centres of Gravity and Force of Percussion

Galileo Galilei

ISBN 10: 0921332203 / ISBN 13: 9780921332206

Published by Wall & Thompson, Toronto, 1989

About this Item

8vo, 327 pp., Translated & with a new introduction & notes by Stillman Drake Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two New Sciences: Including Centres of Gravity and Force of Percussion
• Publisher: Wall & Thompson, Toronto
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0921332203
• ISBN 13: 9780921332206
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science & Engineering

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Synopsis

Two New Sciences is Galileos most important work, which established physics as a modern science. This edition is the authoritative translation by Stillman Drake and includes an insightful introduction into the context of Galileos work. This is one of the great classics of the history of science. htm

About the Author

The late Stillman Drake was Professor of the History of Science at the University of Toronto and the recognized world authority on the life and work of Galileo. He was awarded the 1988 Sarton Medal of the History of Science Society.