East Asian Archaeoastronomy
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East Asian Archaeoastronomy
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Author : Zhenoao Xu
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2000-11-17
East Asian Archaeoastronomy written by Zhenoao Xu and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-17 with Science categories.
Historical astronomical records can play an important role in modern research, especially in the case of ancient Chinese observational data: sunspot and aurora records are important for the study of solar variability; solar and lunar eclipse records for the study of the Earth's rotation; records of Comet Hally for the study of orbital evolution; "guest star" records for the study of supernova remnants; planetary conjunction records for research in astronomical chronology. In the past, Western scientists have not been able to exploit these valuable data fully because the original records were difficult to gather and interpret, and complete English translations have not been available. East-Asian Archaeoastronomy is the first comprehensive translation into English of such historical records for modern research. The book also features an introduction to East Asian astronomy and offers guidance on how to use the records effectively. It will not only be a valuable research tool for astronomers but should also be of great interest to historians of China and Chinese science.
Archaeoastronomy In East Asia
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Author : David William Pankenier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Archaeoastronomy In East Asia written by David William Pankenier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Until now, important research on the historical records of comets and meteor showers from China, Japan, and Korea has remained the exclusive preserve of those with expertise in the relevant languages. With a compilation like the present volume the authors hope to ameliorate that situation. Applying the same rigorous selection criteria and style of presentation as in the previous catalogue, assembled and translated here are some 1,500 additional observations of comets and meteor showers from China, Japan, and Korea spanning nearly three millennia. With the publication of this volume, most of the important historical records of East Asian astronomical observations are now accessible in English. The introductions and appendices provide all the required information on specialized terminology, recording conventions, and nomenclature the reader will need to make use of the records. In addition to being an invaluable resource for professional astronomers, East Asian astronomical records have materially aided the research of scholars in fields as diverse as mythology, medieval iconography, ancient chronology, and the oral history of pre-literate societies. The book should be of great interest to cultural astronomers, as well as to those engaged in historical and comparative research.
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language : en
Publisher: Cambria Press
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Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-08-01
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-01 with Science categories.
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
Highlighting The History Of Astronomy In The Asia Pacific Region
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-08-27
Highlighting The History Of Astronomy In The Asia Pacific Region written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-27 with Science categories.
With just 400 pages, this title provides readers with the results of recent research from some of the world's leading historians of astronomy on aspects of Arabic, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, and North and South American astronomy and astrophysics. Of particular note are the sections on Arabic astronomy, Asian applied astronomy and the history of Australian radio astronomy, and the chapter on Peruvian astronomy. This title is of particular appeal to those with research interests in applied historical astronomy; archaeoastronomy; calendars, manuscripts, and star charts; historical instruments and observatories, and the history of radio astronomy.
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
Ritual And Economy In East Asia
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Author : Rowan Flad
language : en
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Release Date : 2023-12-31
Ritual And Economy In East Asia written by Rowan Flad and has been published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-31 with History categories.
In commemoration of Lothar von Falkenhausens 60th birthday, this volume assembles eighteen scholarly essays that explore the intersection between art, economy, and ritual in ancient East Asia. The contributions are clustered into four themes: Ritual Economy, Ritual and Sacrifice, Technology, Community, Interaction, and Objects and Meaning, which collectively reflect the theoretical, methodological, and historical questions that Falkenhausen has been examining via his scholarship, research, and teaching throughout his career. Most of the chapters work with archaeological and textual data from China, but there are also studies of materials from Mongolia, Korea, Southeast Asia and even Egypt, showing the global impact of Falkenhausens work. The chronological range of studies extends from the Neolithic through the Bronze Age in China, into the early imperial, medieval, and early modern periods. The authors discuss art, economy, ritual, interaction, and technology in the broad context of East Asian archaeology and its connection to the world beyond.
Archaeology Of East Asia
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Author : Gina L. Barnes
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Release Date : 2017-02-28
Archaeology Of East Asia written by Gina L. Barnes and has been published by Oxbow Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-28 with East Asia categories.
An introduction to social and political development through archaeology and art in China, Korea and Japan from the Palaeolithic to 8th-century early historic times.
Astrology And Cosmology In Early China
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Author : David W. Pankenier
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-05
Astrology And Cosmology In Early China written by David W. Pankenier and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-05 with History categories.
The ancient Chinese were profoundly influenced by the Sun, Moon and stars, making persistent efforts to mirror astral phenomena in shaping their civilization. In this pioneering text, David W. Pankenier introduces readers to a seriously understudied field, illustrating how astronomy shaped the culture of China from the very beginning and how it influenced areas as disparate as art, architecture, calendrical science, myth, technology, and political and military decision-making. As elsewhere in the ancient world, there was no positive distinction between astronomy and astrology in ancient China, and so astrology, or more precisely, astral omenology, is a principal focus of the book. Drawing on a broad range of sources, including archaeological discoveries, classical texts, inscriptions and paleography, this thought-provoking book documents the role of astronomical phenomena in the development of the 'Celestial Empire' from the late Neolithic through the late imperial period.
Archaeoastronomy
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Archaeoastronomy written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Archaeoastronomy categories.