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More a biography of Galileo's life, this book provides considerable insight into Galileo's contributions. It is difficult to read (or in this version, hear) Galileo's confession required for his trial. The author makes the case that this trial was in part the result of poor timing and external influences as much as religion.
The book highlights Galileo's observational skills as much as it lauds his mathematical genius. Contributions in measurement (compass/calculator, telescope), astronomy, mechanics, motion... all based on the ordering/patterning of observations through math. So much more than just a man who went on trial for heresy. And these contributions were possible, in part, by the support provided by his very devoted daughter. Her devotion to him is obvious through the letters read in this book.
The book highlights Galileo's observational skills as much as it lauds his mathematical genius. Contributions in measurement (compass/calculator, telescope), astronomy, mechanics, motion... all based on the ordering/patterning of observations through math. So much more than just a man who went on trial for heresy. And these contributions were possible, in part, by the support provided by his very devoted daughter. Her devotion to him is obvious through the letters read in this book.