Publisher's Synopsis
Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences is a book written by Galileo Galilei, an Italian physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, in 1632. The book is a dialogue between three characters, Salviati, Sagredo, and Simplicio, who discuss various topics related to physics and mechanics. The book is divided into four days of discussion, each focusing on a different topic.The first day's discussion is about the properties of motion, including the concept of inertia, which Galileo developed. The second day's discussion focuses on the strength of materials, including the behavior of beams under load. The third day's discussion is about the nature of motion, including the concept of acceleration, which Galileo also developed. The fourth day's discussion is about the science of mechanics, including the laws of motion, which were later developed by Sir Isaac Newton.Throughout the book, Galileo argues against the Aristotelian view of the universe, which held that the Earth was the center of the universe and that all objects moved in a circular motion. Galileo's work challenged this view and helped to establish the modern scientific method. Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences is considered one of Galileo's most important works and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
