Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel

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Book name:	Galileo's Daughter (2024)
Category:	Astronomy
Author:	Dava Sobel
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1999, midnight

This historical book intertwines the life of a renowned Italian astronomer with the touching correspondence he shared with his devoted daughter, a cloistered nun. It offers a unique window into the personal life of a man whose work laid the foundations for modern science, while also painting a vivid picture of the 17th-century world. The narrative reveals how his discoveries clashed with the Catholic Church's doctrines, leading to his infamous trial and house arrest, and how his daughter's support and faith influenced his scientific endeavors and personal resilience amidst inquisition and controversy. The 5781st greatest book of all time

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Dava Sobel

3 books

Dava Sobel is an accomplished writer of popular expositions of scientific topics. A 1964 graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Ms. Sobel attended Antioch College and the City College of New York before receiving her bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1969. She holds honorary doctor of letters degrees from the University of Bath, in England, and Middlebury College, Vermont, both awarded in 2002.

In her four decades as a science journalist she ha… Read more