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Astrology through History - Interpreting the Stars from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Present

Anglais · Livre Relié

Expédition généralement dans un délai de 3 à 5 semaines

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Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology.The field of astrology is growing rapidly, as historians recognize its centrality to the intellectual life of the past and sociologists and anthropologists treat its importance in a number of modern cultures. Despite the historical and cultural significance of the subject, most reference works on astrology focus on instructional techniques and are written by astrologers with little or no interest in the history of the topic. This book instead offers an objective treatment of astrology across world history from ancient Mesopotamia to the present.The book provides alphabetically arranged entries by expert contributors writing on such topics as horoscopes, court astrologers, Renaissance astrology, and comets. While it considers the Western tradition, it also treats Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology. In doing so, it explores the role of astrology in shaping science, literature, religion, art, and other defining cultural traditions. Sidebars offer excerpts from various historical texts, while entries provide suggestions for further reading.>

Table des matières










Alphabetical List of Entries
Topical List of Entries
Preface
Introduction
Timeline
A-Z Entries
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
About the Editor and Contributors
Index


A propos de l'auteur

William E. Burns is a historian who lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Détails du produit

Auteurs William (EDT) Burns, William E Burns
Collaboration William Burns (Editeur), William E. Burns (Editeur), Burns William E. (Editeur)
Edition Abc Clio Press
 
Langues Anglais
Format d'édition Livre Relié
Sortie 20.07.2018
 
EAN 9781440851421
ISBN 978-1-4408-5142-1
Pages 432
Catégories Livres de conseils > Spiritualité > Astrologie, cosmos
Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire

HISTORY / General, RELIGION / History, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Astrology / General, Astrology, General & world history, General and world history

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