Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences
Galileio Galilei
Translator Henry Crew, Alfonso De Salvio
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
'Dialogue Concerning Two New Sciences' was Galileo Galilei's final book and a scientific testament covering much of his work in physics over the preceding thirty years.The book is divided into four days, each addressing different areas of physics. In the First Day, Galileo addressed topics that were discussed in Aristotle's Physics and also the Aristotelian school Mechanics. The Second day addresses the question of the strength of materials, while The Third and Fourth days address the science of motion.