In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses - Hardcover

Aveni, Anthony

9780300223194: In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

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ISBN 10: 0300223196 ISBN 13: 9780300223194

Verlag: Yale University Press, 2017

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"Aveni's authoritative but accessible text is the clearest statement of the way our perception of eclipses has changed over the centuries."-Stuart Clark, New Scientist "The author is a veteran of eight total solar eclipses and his enthusiasm will resonate with all budding eclipse chasers. The book gives a rich understanding of how eclipses were interpreted by past civilisations . . . [four stars]."-Daniel Lynch, BBC Sky at Night "Aveni enlightens and enthralls. His book provides the cultural and scientific history of past eclipses--and enthusiasm to see the next ones."--Jay Pasachoff, Chair, International Astronomical Union's Working Group on Eclipses "Everything you need to enjoy a solar eclipse-and even predict one, just like the Babylonians did! Aveni's entertaining explorations show the very different impacts eclipses have had on past and present cultures."-David DeVorkin, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution "For the ancients, eclipses were trouble, the last thing they wanted to see, but now Anthony Aveni's new book explains why you don't want to miss the next one. In the Shadow of the Moon transports us into the history, lore, and impact of the sky's greatest spectacle and sheds light on the darkness of total eclipse."-Dr. E.C. Krupp, Director, Griffith Observatory "Aveni gives general readers an authoritative overview of cultural astronomy with a narrative that draws on useful examples and broad-based research. He is uniquely qualified to write an important book on this fascinating subject."-Brian Fagan, author of The Intimate Bond "In the Shadow of the Moon is an impressive introduction to the social, cultural, and historical standing of the astronomy of solar eclipses by a uniquely qualified author."-Simon Mitton, author of Fred Hoyle: A Life in Science

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In anticipation of solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display Since the first humans looked up and saw the sun swallowed by darkness, our species has been captivated by solar eclipses. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni explains the history and culture surrounding solar eclipses, from prehistoric Stonehenge to Babylonian creation myths, to a confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity, to a spectacle that left New Yorkers in the moon's shadow, to future eclipses that will capture human imaginations. In one accessible and engaging read, Aveni explains the science behind the phenomenon, tracks eclipses across the ancient world, and examines the roles of solar eclipses in modern times to reveal the profound effects these cosmic events have had on human history. Colored by his own experiences-Aveni has witnessed eight total solar eclipses in his lifetime-his account of astronomy's most storied phenomenon will enthrall anyone who has looked up at the sky with wonder.

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VerlagYale University Press
Erscheinungsdatum2017
ISBN 10 0300223196
ISBN 13 9780300223194
EinbandTapa dura
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