A valuable resource available at The Galilean Library is this collection of interviews with influential scholars, each having kindly donated their time to answer some questions on their area of expertise. Our aim is to expose academic work to the wider public, helping laymen understand what is being studied or investigated while at the same time allowing the researchers to interact with readers from both specialist and non-specialist audiences. We also have detailed introductions to recommended reading in the subjects covered at The Galilean Library.
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