About the book: 2007 / The real history of science is by no means a triumphal procession. Along this path there are countless branches, side paths and even dead ends. In addition, those who move science forward, scientists, are guided not only by the desire to discover eternal truths. Being first and foremost human, they can be overwhelmed by passions, make mistakes, and are jealous of the success of their colleagues. The book Great Controversies in Science tells about ten of the most exciting disputes in its history: this is the trial of Galileo, initiated by Pope Urban VIII, and the irreconcilable polemics between the great English mathematician John Wallis and the no less great philosopher Thomas Hobbes, and the feud between Newton and Leibniz that shook the entire scientific world, and much, much more. Written in a fascinating manner but at the same time very informative, the book will be of interest to a wide range of readers.