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Between Copernicus and Galileo

Christoph Clavius and the Collapse of Ptolemaic Cosmology

By: James M. Lattis

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Between Copernicus and Galileo

Christoph Clavius and the Collapse of Ptolemaic Cosmology

By: James M. Lattis

Between Copernicus and Galileo is the story of Christoph Clavius, the Jesuit astronomer and teacher whose work helped set the standards by which Galileo's famous claims appeared so radical, and whose teachings guided the intellectual and scientific agenda of the Church in the central years of the Scientific Revolution. Though relatively unknown today, Clavius was enormously influential throughout Europe in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries through his astronomy books—the standard texts used in many colleges and universities, and the tools with which Descartes, Gassendi, and Mersenne, among many others, learned their astronomy. James Lattis uses Clavius's own publications as well as archival materials to trace the central role Clavius played in integrating traditional Ptolemaic astronomy and Aristotelian natural philosophy into an orthodox cosmology. Although Clavius strongly resisted the new cosmologies of Copernicus and Tycho, Galileo's invention of the telescope ultimately eroded the Ptolemaic world view. By tracing Clavius's views from medieval cosmology the seventeenth century, Lattis illuminates the conceptual shift from Ptolemaic to Copernican astronomy and the social, intellectual, and theological impact of the Scientific Revolution.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226469263

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God's Philosophers

How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science

By: James Hannam

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God's Philosophers

How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science

By: James Hannam

This is a powerful and a thrilling narrative history revealing the roots of modern science in the medieval world. The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilized behavior. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. In "God's Philosophers", James Hannam debunks many of the myths about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth is flat, nor did Columbus 'prove' that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for their science nor was Copernicus afraid of persecution; no Pope tried to ban human dissection or the number zero. "God's Philosophers" is a celebration of the forgotten scientific achievements of the Middle Ages - advances which were often made thanks to, rather than in spite of, the influence of Christianity and Islam. Decisive progress was also made in technology: spectacles and the mechanical clock, for instance, were both invented in thirteenth-century Europe. Charting an epic journey through six centuries of history, "God's Philosophers" brings back to light the discoveries of neglected geniuses like John Buridan, Nicole Oresme and Thomas Bradwardine, as well as putting into context the contributions of more familiar figures like Roger Bacon, William of Ockham and Saint Thomas Aquinas.

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Icon Books Ltd

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1848311583

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The Genesis of Science

How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution

By: James Hannam

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The Genesis of Science

How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution

By: James Hannam

Maybe the Dark Ages Weren’t So Dark Afterall… Here are some facts you probably didn’t learn in school: People in the Middle Ages did not think the world was flat—in fact, medieval scholars could prove it wasn’t The Inquisition never executed anyone because of their scientific ideas or discoveries (actually, the Church was the chief sponsor of scientific research and several popes were celebrated for their knowledge of the subject) It was medieval scientific discoveries, methods, and principles that made possible western civilization’s “Scientific Revolution” If you were taught that the Middle Ages were a time of intellectual stagnation, superstition, and ignorance, you were taught a myth that has been utterly refuted by modern scholarship. As a physicist and historian of science James Hannam shows in his brilliant new book, The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution, without the scholarship of the “barbaric” Middle Ages, modern science simply would not exist. The Middle Ages were a time of one intellectual triumph after another. As Dr. Hannam writes, “The people of medieval Europe invented spectacles, the mechanical clock, the windmill, and the blast furnace by themselves. Lenses and cameras, almost all kinds of machinery, and the industrial revolution itself all owe their origins to the forgotten inventors of the Middle Ages.” In The Genesis of Science you will discover Why the scientific accomplishments of the Middle Ages far surpassed those of the classical world How medieval craftsmen and scientists not only made discoveries of their own, but seized upon Eastern inventions—printing, gunpowder, and the compass—and improved them beyond the dreams of their originators How Galileo’s notorious trial before the Inquisition was about politics, not science Why the theology of the Catholic Church, far from being an impediment, led directly to the development of modern science Provocative, engaging, and a terrific read, James Hannam’s Genesis of Science will change the way you think about our past—and our future.

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Regnery Publishing

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1596981555

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9781596981553

Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, Including a Very Copious Selection of Scientific Terms for Use in Schools and Colleges and as a Book of General Reference

By: James Stormonth

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Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, Including a Very Copious Selection of Scientific Terms for Use in Schools and Colleges and as a Book of General Reference

By: James Stormonth

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385426146

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Chasing the Stars

How the Astronomers of Observatory Hill Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe

By: James Lattis,Kelly Tyrrell

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Chasing the Stars

How the Astronomers of Observatory Hill Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe

By: James Lattis,Kelly Tyrrell

A richly illustrated history of Wisconsin’s astronomical innovations Explore the remarkable story of Wisconsin astronomers whose curiosity, persistence, and innovation helped us better understand our universe. Chasing the Stars traces the history of the University of Wisconsin’s Washburn Observatory, where some of the world’s most cutting-edge astronomical inventions were born. Learn about the earliest Indigenous stargazers, the women who worked as the first human computers, the astronomers who sold time by the stars, the scientists who shrank the Milky Way, and the crucial role Wisconsin astronomers played in the development of modern astrophysics and space astronomy. This extraordinary book features more than 100 modern and historic photographs that illustrate the people and science behind Wisconsin’s astronomical innovations. Designed for lay readers and astronomers alike, Chasing the Stars inspires all of us to look up at the sky in wonder.

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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1976600251

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9781976600258

Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

A Tudor Traveller's Guide to the Nation's Finest Taverns

By: James Moore,Paul Nero

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Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

A Tudor Traveller's Guide to the Nation's Finest Taverns

By: James Moore,Paul Nero

Art thou in need of hearty ale and a bed safe from brigands as you ply the highways and byways of Britain? Then Ye Olde Good Inn Guide is for you – the essential handbook for the Tudor traveller. Packed with the finest hostelries to grace the 16th century and written with all the flavour of the language of the day, this witty and meticulously researched tome covers every county in the land and directs you to all the celebrated and charming pubs, many of which still exist today. With all the information you need, from the quality of the beer and accommodation, the merriment on offer and even the local etiquette of the day, Ye Olde Good Inn Guide is an invaluable aid to both the pub historian and the drinker who yearn for the lost age of the trusty tavern.

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The History Press

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0752492756

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9780752492759

Satanism Today

An Encyclopedia of Religion, Folklore, and Popular Culture

By: James R. Lewis

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Satanism Today

An Encyclopedia of Religion, Folklore, and Popular Culture

By: James R. Lewis

This authoritative reference work presents a full image of the Prince of Darkness as he appears throughout traditional theology, mythology, art and literature, and popular culture. This nonsensationalist encyclopedia examines contemporary images of the devil and sorts out the many different forms these images take. Although much of the myths relating to Satan derive directly or indirectly from the Christian tradition, the key sources of diabolical images today are horror movies, heavy metal music, and conservative Christian literature. This encyclopedia gives a brief overview depicting the history and transformation of the meaning of the Prince of Darkness, and 300 entries cover subjects like the angel of death, backward masking (messages revealed when songs are played backward), neopagan witchcraft, UFOs, and The Satanic Bible. Extensive appendixes include the l992 FBI study of satanic ritual abuse, the most influential document ever written on the subject, as well as sample satanic scriptures and a satanic wedding ceremony. Satanism Today also includes a chronology, bibliographies, and references.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1576077594

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9781576077597

Social Learning in Technological Innovation

Experimenting with Information and Communication Technologies

By: Robin Williams,James Stewart,Roger Slack

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Social Learning in Technological Innovation

Experimenting with Information and Communication Technologies

By: Robin Williams,James Stewart,Roger Slack

This work explores the social processes involved in technological innovation, particularly in relation to the Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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178195805X

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The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

By: James Evans

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The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

By: James Evans

The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands-on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancient Babylon to sixteenth-century Europe, the book places its greatest emphasis on the Greek period, when astronomers developed the geometric and philosophical ideas that have determined the subsequent character of Western astronomy. The author approaches this history through the concrete details of ancient astronomical practice. Carefully organized and generously illustrated, the book can teach readers how to do real astronomy using the methods of ancient astronomers. For example, readers will learn to predict the next retrograde motion of Jupiter using either the arithmetical methods of the Babylonians or the geometric methods of Ptolemy. They will learn how to use an astrolabe and how to design sundials using Greek and Roman techniques. The book also contains supplementary exercises and patterns for making some working astronomical instruments, including an astrolabe and an equatorium. More than a presentation of astronomical methods, the book provides a critical look at the evidence used to reconstruct ancient astronomy. It includes extensive excerpts from ancient texts, meticulous documentation, and lively discussions of the role of astronomy in the various cultures. Accessible to a wide audience, this book will appeal to anyone interested in how our understanding of our place in the universe has changed and developed, from ancient times through the Renaissance.

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Oxford University Press

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0199879990

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Book's by James Lattis

Between Copernicus and Galileo

Between Copernicus and Galileo

God's Philosophers

God's Philosophers

The Genesis of Science

The Genesis of Science

Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, Including a Very Copious Selection of Scientific Terms for Use in Schools and Colleges and as a Book of General Reference

Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, Including a Very Copious Selection of Scientific Terms for Use in Schools and Colleges and as a Book of General Reference

Chasing the Stars

Chasing the Stars

Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

Satanism Today

Satanism Today

Social Learning in Technological Innovation

Social Learning in Technological Innovation

The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

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