Galileo, Courtier: The Practice of Science in the Culture of Absolutism (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series)
A study of how Galileo used courtly practices and political maneuvering to establish his scientific authority in the age of absolutism.
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Explores the intersection of science and court culture in early modern Europe.
Focuses on Galileo's strategies for gaining patronage and legitimacy.
Analyzes the role of absolutism in shaping scientific practice and discourse.
Draws on historical records to illuminate the social context of scientific discovery.
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