Essays on Galileo and the History and Philosophy of Science: Volume 1 - Paperback

by Stillman Drake (Author), Trevor H. Levere (Editor), Noel M. Swerdlow (Editor)

This 3 volume collection includes 80 of the 130 papers published by Drake, most on Galileo but some on medieval and early modern science in general (principally mechanics). An essential supplement to Drake's translations and other books.

Author Biography

Stillman Drake was Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto and his illustrious academic career spans over four decades. T.H. Levere is Professor and Director, Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Toronto. N.M. Swerdlow is Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago.