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Uncentering the Earth

by William T. Vollmann

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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.

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