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A more perfect heaven : how Copernicus revolutionized the cosmos / Dava Sobel.
Details the life of Nicolas Copernicus, discusses his work and its influence, and includes a play in which Rheticus tries to convince Copernicus to publish his manuscript.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780802717931
- ISBN: 0802717934
- Physical Description: xiv, 273 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York : Walker, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-261) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Moral, rustic, and amorous epistles -- The brief sketch -- Leases of abandoned farmsteads -- On the method of minting money -- The letter against werner -- The bread tariff -- Interplay -- And the sun stood still--act I -- And the sun stood still--act II -- Aftermath -- The first account -- On the revolutions of the heavenly spheres -- The Basel edition -- Epitome of copernican astronomy -- Dialogue on the two chief systems of the world: ptolemaic and copernican -- An annotated census of Copernicus' De revolutionibus -- Thanksgiving. |
| Citation/References Note: | Publisher's Weekly, July 2011 Booklist, August 2011 Publisher's Weekly Booklist |
| Target Audience Note: | Adult Follett Library Resources Adult |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 > Influence. Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium. Astronomy. Solar system. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 520.9 SOBEL 2011 (Text) | 0001001793635 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
