Galileo Observed: Science and the Politics of Belief

by William R. Shea, Mariano Artigas

For centuries historians, scientists, journalists, and playwrights have speculated—sometimes wildly—about Galileo's infamous encounter with the Roman Catholic Church. In their compelling critique of these efforts, Shea and Artigas draw on old and new evidence to try to set the record straight, regardless of whose toes they might be stepping on.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 6, 2006