Essays on Galileo and the history and philosophy of science
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.
History
3 volumes : illustrations, black and white photographs ; 24 cm
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(Volume 2) List of illustrations
Part V: Galileo: Dialogue concerning the two chief world systems
Part VI: Galileo: Motion and mechanics, including the discourses on two new sciences
Index. (Volume 3) Part VII: Galileo: Instruments
Part VIII: History of science: ancient, medieval, renaissance, seventeenth century
Part IX: Philosophy of science and language
A bibliography of the writings of Stillman Drake
Index