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Uncentering the EarthUncentering the Earth

Uncentering the Earth

William T. Vollmann

1.0(1)on Hardcover

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An analysis of the astronomer's pivotal sixteenth-century work traces how his challenge to beliefs about an Earth-centric solar system had a profound influence on the ways in which humanity understands itself and the universe.

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OL Work ID
OL506916W

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Early works to 1800AstronomyInfluenceCopernicus, nicolaus, 1473-1543Astronomy, early works to 1800Solar systemHistoryReligion and science

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