Galileo's Children: Tales of Science vs. Superstition
by Gardner Dozois
Thirteen tales dealing with the struggle of scientists toward truth in spite of opposition from religious and political forces arrayed against them.Authors include:George R.R. MartinArthur C. ClarkeRobert SilverbergUrsula K. Le GuinKeith RobertsEdgar PangbornChris LawsonBrendan DuBoisJames Alan GardnerPaul ParkJames Tiptree, Jr.Mike ResnickGreg Egan