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The Copernican question : prognostication, skepticism, and celestial order /

Westman, Robert S.

The Copernican question : prognostication, skepticism, and celestial order / Robert S. Westman. - Oakland,California : University of California Press, c2011. - xviii, 681 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 605-647) and index.

9780520355699

2009039562


Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543.
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642.
Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630.


Astronomy, Renaissance--History--Europe--16th century.
Science--Philosophy--History--Europe--16th century.

QB29 / .W47 2011

520.94/09031 / W531