This is a paperbound reprint of a 1999 book. Gatti (history of science, Universita di Roma) offers a reappraisal of Renaissance philosopher Giordano Bruno's contribution to the scientific revolution taking place in his time. He discusses how Bruno's reservations about the exactitude of science intuitions that were out of step for several centuries are now being seen as uncannily relevant to modern thinking. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)