{"product_id":"as-the-world-turns-the-history-of-proving-the-earth-rotates-hardcover","title":"As the World Turns: The History of Proving the Earth Rotates - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Kosso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe know the Earth rotates, but how do we know? When and how did it become reasonable to believe that the Earth rotates?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a historical account, from ancient Greek science to the theory of relativity and ultimately to videos taken from outer space, of how this widely known truth came to be. Using an accessible and entertaining narrative suitable for anyone interested in astronomy, physics, or the history of either, Kosso clarifies the use of evidence to prove that the Earth rotates, and deals with the tension between the claims that the Earth is absolutely in motion, yet all motion is relative. The book also explores the general nature of scientific evidence and method, and confronts challenges to science from outside the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe know the Earth rotates, but how do we know? When and how did it become reasonable to believe that the Earth rotates? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book offers a historical account, from ancient Greek science to the theory of relativity and ultimately to videos taken from outer space, of how this widely known truth came to be. Using an accessible and entertaining narrative suitable for anyone interested in astronomy, physics, or the history of either, Kosso clarifies the use of evidence to prove that the Earth rotates, and deals with the tension between the claims that the Earth is absolutely in motion, yet all motion is relative. The book also explores the general nature of scientific evidence and method, and confronts challenges to science from outside the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729720840255,"sku":"9781786348173","price":112.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0883f7fb4e8f0c0b15483e1ce01ef423.webp?v=1765123332","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/as-the-world-turns-the-history-of-proving-the-earth-rotates-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}