The Copernican Revolution Planetary astronomy in the Development of Western Thoughtelopment of Western

Kuhn, Thomas S.

ISBN 10: 1567312179 / ISBN 13: 9781567312171

Published by MJF BOOKS, 1985

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First Fine Communications edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket. Previous owner's name on the front free endpaper. Index, Bibliographical notes, Technical Appendix. (X).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Copernican Revolution Planetary astronomy in the Development of Western Thoughtelopment of Western
• Publisher: MJF BOOKS
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1567312179
• ISBN 13: 9781567312171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • SCIENCE

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Synopsis

In this study of the Copernican Revolution, the author brings to a common focus the considered approach of the historian, the technical understanding of the scientist and the skill and experience of an able teacher.

Review

Kuhn's tale resonates with modern discoveries about planetary systems other than our own. The book opens our minds to how differently the history of astronomy could have played out had we lived on a world with twin suns, on a moon around a Jupiter-like planet or in a system packed with gas giants looping inside our planet's orbit. As we learn about other worlds, Kuhn's analysis reminds us that we are poised for our own scientific revolution. --Caleb Scharf, Nature, Vol. 487, 5th July 2012