Astronomy and culture / Edith W. Hetherington and Norriss S. Hetherington.
| Author/creator | Hetherington, Edith W. |
| Other author | Hetherington, Norriss S., 1942- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, ©2009. |
| Description | xii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Greenwood guides to the universe Greenwood guides to the universe. ^A1011055 |
| Contents | Archaeoastronomy -- Mythology -- Babylonian astronomy and culture -- [Pi] in the sky -- Calendars -- The Copernican revolution -- Extraterrestrial life and science fiction -- Breaking the circle -- The Newtonian revolution -- Astronomy and religion. |
| Abstract | Studies and gives myriad examples of the interrelationships between astronomy and the cultures of civilizations past and present. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-213) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009007368 |
| ISBN | 9780313345364 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313345368 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313345371 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0313345376 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN476.3 .H48 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |