Unifying the Universe

Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth provides a solid background in basic physics. With a humanistic perspective, it shows how science is significant for more than its technological consequences. The book includes clear and well-planned links to the arts and philosophies of relevant historical periods to bring science and the humanities together.

PART 1: THE EARTH The Shapes of Nature: Beginnings of Scientific Thought Matter in Motion-An Elementary Quest: Beyond Reason and Observation Science Lost, Science Regained: The Rise of Empiricism Terrestrial Motion: Dynamic Symmetries PART 2: THE HEAVENS Celestial Motion: A Heavenly Romance with the Solar System Spherical Models: Scaling the Cosmos Reformation and Revolution: Changing Perspectives Laws of Motion in the Heavens: Opening New Doors through Precision A New Heaven: A Wide-Open Universe PART 3: SYNTHESIS Rise of the Mechanical Universe: Unifying Space and Time Universal Gravitation: The First Synthesis Epilogue: Unity in Physics Chapter End Notes Sources and Bibliography Index