The Sleepwalkers: A History of Man's Changing Vision of the Universe by Arthur K

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Sleepwalkers by Arthur Koestler Dissects the sterile distinction between sciences and humanities to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. The author shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The visionary history of the universe and human progressIn this masterly synthesis, Arthur Koestler cuts through the sterile distinction between sciences and humanities to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. He shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how, in particular, the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. He also provides vivid and judicious pen-portraits of a string of great scientists and makes clear the role that political bias and unconscious prejudice played in their creativity. Author Biography Arthur Koestler (1905-1983) was an extraordinary polymath, writer and political polemicist. His most famous works include the novels Darkness at Noon and Arrival and Departure, his autobiographical writings, including Spanish Testament and Scum of the Earth, and his visionary non-fiction, including The Ghost in the Machine, The Case of the Midwife Toad and The Sleepwalkers. Review The Sleepwalkers is a valuable and provocative book . . . a work with a noble aim * Sunday Times *The greatest part of this massive work is a close and valuable study of Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo . . . He writes tensely, with passion, as though personally involved, about events that took place more than 300 years ago * The Times * Promotional Passionate, provocative and lyrically told, The Sleepwalkers is the remarkable story of how man grew to understand the universe. Review Text The Sleepwalkers is a valuable and provocative book . . . a work with a noble aim Review Quote The Sleepwalkers is a valuable and provocative book . . . a work with a noble aim Promotional "Headline" Passionate, provocative and lyrically told, The Sleepwalkers is the remarkable story of how man grew to understand the universe. Details ISBN0141394536 Author Arthur Koestler Pages 592 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2014 ISBN-10 0141394536 ISBN-13 9780141394534 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-08-07 Media Book Subtitle A History of Mans Changing Vision of the Universe Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 523.1 Birth 1905 Death 1983 Series Penguin Modern Classics Imprint Penguin Classics Language English UK Release Date 2014-08-07 Alternative 9780141394541 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-09-23 AU Release Date 2014-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:83091382;

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