Renaissance Genius: Galileo Galilei & His Legacy to Modern Science

by David Whitehouse

Four hundred years ago, Galileo Galilei first used the telescope to gaze at the heavens. In honor of that anniversary, as well as the international year of astronomy, this lavishly illustrated volume celebrates Galileo's life and work. Written by internationally renowned BBC science correspondent Dr. David Whitehouse--the world's most cited science journalist-- Renaissance Genius paints a fascinating portrait of the astronomer. Beautifully written,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402769776
• ISBN13: 9781402769771
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.6" x 9.5"