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The Swerve: How the World Became ModernIt was a beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functions without the aid of gods, that religious fear is damaging to human life, that pleasure and virtue are not opposites but intertwined, and that matter is made up of very small material particles in eternal motion, randomly colliding and swerving in new directions. Its return to circulation changed the course of history. The poem's vision would shape the thought of Galileo
It was a beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functions without the aid of gods, that religious fear is damaging to human life, that pleasure and virtue are not opposites but intertwined, and that matter is made up of very small material particles in eternal motion, randomly colliding and swerving in new directions. Its return to circulation changed the course of history. The poem's vision would shape the thought of Galileo and Freud, Darwin and Einstein, and--in the hands of Thomas Jefferson--leave its trace on the Declaration of Independence.
From the gardens of the ancient philosophers to the dark chambers of monastic scriptoria during the Middle Ages to the cynical, competitive court of a corrupt and dangerous pope, Greenblatt brings Poggio's search and discovery to life in a way that deepens our understanding of the world we live in now.
"An intellectually invigorating, nonfiction version of a Dan Brown-like mystery-in-the-archives thriller." --Boston Globe
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 09/04/2012
ISBN: 9780393343403
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.55w x 0.94d
Award: Cundill Prize - Finalist
Review Citations: People Weekly 09/10/2012 pg. 49
New York Times Book Review 09/30/2012 pg. 28
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★★★★★ 4
Essential To Read Before the Class
Format: Paperback
This book provides a good overview of what you'll need to know for your AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course and assessment. If you plan to take that course this book is a no-brainer. You just have to buy it and read it.
There are a few shortcomings:
* The photos of how to tie the knots skip a lot and it is impossible to learn the knots from the book.
* The photos of what not to do should be clearly labeled with a red cross bar or WRONG overlay on the photo. If you flip causally through the book and look at the photos some very wrong stuff is there and you have to read the text to know that it is not recommended.
* The religious debate on anchor systems rages on. Should you set up a Joshua Tree System with Tether or a Backside System? I realize the AMGA doesn't want to pick sides and will say either is acceptable, but the book doesn't even try to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various anchor systems.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Detailed. Complete. Well done
Format: Paperback
I’m learning rock climbing with the Boy Scouts and this book is a great addition to the training I’m receiving. Explanations are clear and eaay to follow through
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
★★★★★ 5
over all good book, quality pictures
Format: Paperback
this book will get you ready for the course, but there is a lot to learn outside of the book as well. Training and time is the only way to become truly proficient at the skills out lined in this book. over all good book, quality pictures.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Great way to prepare
Format: Paperback
Excellent way to prepare for the AMGA SPI course and exam. Buy it early and start to practice.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Great for semi-experienced looking to build on knowledge.
Format: Paperback
Fantastic instructional manual if you already have some basic knowledge of anchors, ropework and climbing technique. It is written as an instructional manual for climbers looking to turn into guides so if you're brand new this probably isn't the best option for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014