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On Tycho's Island : Tycho Brahe, Science, and Culture in the Sixteenth Century by John Robert Christianson (2002, Trade Paperback, Abridged edition)

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On Tycho's Island : Tycho Brahe, Science, and Culture in the Sixteenth Century, Paperback by Christianson, J. R., ISBN 0521008840, ISBN-13 9780521008846, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer.

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This book explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer. Christianson broadens this singular perspective by portraying Brahe as Platonic philosopher, Paracelsian chemist, Ovidian poet, and devoted family man. This pioneering study includes capsule biographies of two dozen men and women, including Johannes Kepler, Willebrord Snel, Willem Blaeu, several bishops and numerous technical specialists all of whom helped shape the culture of the Scientific Revolution. Under Tycho Brahe's leadership, their teamwork achieved breakthroughs in astronomy, scientific method, and research organization that were essential to the birth of modern science.

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Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521008840
ISBN-13
9780521008846
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Author
John Robert Christianson
Publication Name
On Tycho's Island : Tycho Brahe, Science, and Culture in the Sixteenth Century
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
374 Pages

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9in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.9 Oz

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Abridged Edition
Reviews
"...Christianson puts Tycho's scientific achievements in the context of the daily life, intellectual milieu, and courtly politics of the era...Christianson provides a double share of fascinating insights into the era and the career of perhaps the greatest astronomer of the pre-telescope era. A gold mine for anyone interested in one of the giants of Renaissance science." Kirkus, "Anyone with an interest in astronomy or the history of science will enjoy this tale, thanks to Christianson's lively style and thorough research." Dan Falk, Toronto Globe & Mail, "16th century scientist Tycho Brahe receives relatively little mention in modern times: this explores his entire range of scientific activities which go beyond his better-known astronomical explorations. A well-rounded portrait of Brahe the man as well as his many scientific interests and his works on his private island is presented in a study which includes intriguing facts on his contemporaries." Midwest Book Review, "Before there were island universes, there was Tycho's island, where a new kind of observatory and research institution linked a Danish island to the planets and stars. What I love best about John Christianson's book is the level of detail his scholarship probes. If you want to know who taught the incomparable Tycho his trigonometry or who engineered the hydraulic system that delivered running water to all the rooms in the castle of Uraniborg, you'll find their names and follow their lively adventures here." Dava Sobel, author of Longitude and Galileo's Daughter
Table of Content
Preface; Part I. On Tycho's Island: Introduction; 1. In King Frederick's service, 1575-6; 2. Junker and peasants, 1576-81; 3. Among friends, 1570-6; 4. Founding the familia, 1576-84; 5. Breakthrough, 1584-7; 6. The problem of continuity, 1580-91; 7. The school of Europe, 1591-3; 8. Magdalene and Calumny, 1593-7; 9. The tempest, 1597; 10. Epilogue: in search of Maecenas, 1597-9; 11. Legacy; Part II. Tycho Brahe's Coworkers: Bibliographical directory; Glossary of technical terms.
Copyright Date
2002
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Cosmology, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, History
Dewey Decimal
520.9/2
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science, Social Science

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