{"product_id":"moving-heaven-earth-copernicus-the-solar-system-1","title":"Moving Heaven \u0026 Earth: Copernicus \u0026 the Solar System","description":"Product Description      \nWhen Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Church. Copernicus theory demanded a new physics to explain motion and force, a new theory of space, and a completely new conception of the nature of our universe. He also showed for the first time that a common-sense view of things isn t necessarily correct, and that mathematics can and does reveal the true nature of the material world. As John Henry reveals, from his idea of a swiftly moving Earth Copernicus sowed the seed from which science has grown to be a dominant aspect of modern culture, fundamental in shaping our understanding of the workings of the cosmos.\n      Review      \n'Contains a wealth of detail . an ideal introduction to Copernicus' ―\nMorning Star\n      Book Description      \nAn insight into the fundamental workings of the cosmos.\n      About the Author      \nJohn Henry is a senior lecturer in Science Studies at Edinburgh University. He is the author of Knowledge is Power.","brand":"Icon Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39663095545941,"sku":"9781785782695N","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/86eaa701-33a5-42a5-9ac8-0d7e54ded314.jpg?v=1644307134","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/moving-heaven-earth-copernicus-the-solar-system-1","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}