Aristotle, Galileo And The Tower Of Pisa

By Lane Cooper

Book Overview

""Aristotle, Galileo And The Tower Of Pisa"" by Cooper Lane is a historical and scientific book that explores the famous experiment conducted by Galileo Galilei at the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the 16th century. The book begins with a brief overview of Aristotle's theories about motion and gravity, which were widely accepted in the scientific community at the time. It then moves on to Galileo's revolutionary ideas about the laws of motion and his conflict with the church, which led to his house arrest.The main focus of the book is on Galileo's experiment at the Tower of Pisa, where he dropped two objects of different weights from the top of the tower to test Aristotle's theory that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. The book provides a detailed account of the experiment, including the equipment used, the measurements taken, and the results obtained. It also discusses the significance of the experiment for the development of modern physics and the impact it had on Galileo's career.In addition to the scientific aspects of the book, Lane also provides a historical and cultural context for the experiment, discussing the political and social climate of the time and the role of the church in scientific inquiry. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the history of science and the evolution of scientific thought. It is suitable for anyone interested in the history of science, physics, or the cultural context of scientific discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143257454X
• ISBN13: 9781432574543
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"