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Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy (IAU S278): Building Bridges between Cultures - Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
International Astronomical Union
Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy (IAU S278): Building Bridges between Cultures - Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
International Astronomical Union
Archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy - or 'cultural astronomy' - are concerned with human practices and beliefs relating to the sky as evidenced through archaeology, history and ethnography. Through its 'building bridges' theme, this book explores the strong link between cultural astronomy and the advance of modern astronomy in the developing world.
430 pages, 100 b/w illus.
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | August 25, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781107019782 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Genre | Aspects (Academic) > Science / Technology Aspects |
Pages | 430 |
Dimensions | 179 × 247 × 23 mm · 900 g |
Editor | Ruggles, Clive L. N. (University of Leicester) |
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