Titel
Is Pluto a Planet? - A Historical Journey Through the Solar System
Schrijver
David Andrew Weintraub
Uitgever
Princeton University Press
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€ 15,00(Excl. verzendkosten)
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Bijzonderheden
202207181651, Princeton, Princeton University Press, 2007, Good
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Hardcover, dj, in-8, 254 pp., illustrations, bibliographical notes, bibliography, index.
Introduces the historical, philosophical, and physical aspects of the definition of "planet," and applies them to Pluto.
"Is Pluto a Planet?: A Historical Journey Through the Solar System" by David Andrew Weintraub is a comprehensive exploration of the history and science of the solar system, with a particular focus on the controversial status of Pluto. The book delves into the discovery of Pluto and the subsequent debates over its classification, providing a detailed account of the scientific, historical, and cultural aspects of this issue. Weintraub, a professor of astronomy, presents the information in an engaging and accessible manner, making it suitable for both experts and lay readers. The book also discusses the broader implications of the Pluto controversy, including what it reveals about the nature of scientific discovery and classification. Overall, it's a fascinating read for anyone interested in astronomy and the history of science.
Introduces the historical, philosophical, and physical aspects of the definition of "planet," and applies them to Pluto.
"Is Pluto a Planet?: A Historical Journey Through the Solar System" by David Andrew Weintraub is a comprehensive exploration of the history and science of the solar system, with a particular focus on the controversial status of Pluto. The book delves into the discovery of Pluto and the subsequent debates over its classification, providing a detailed account of the scientific, historical, and cultural aspects of this issue. Weintraub, a professor of astronomy, presents the information in an engaging and accessible manner, making it suitable for both experts and lay readers. The book also discusses the broader implications of the Pluto controversy, including what it reveals about the nature of scientific discovery and classification. Overall, it's a fascinating read for anyone interested in astronomy and the history of science.
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