Skywatchers Of Ancient Mexico
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Skywatchers Of Ancient Mexico
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Author : Anthony F. Aveni
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Skywatchers Of Ancient Mexico written by Anthony F. Aveni and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Combining as it does the romance of space with the mystery of the past, the study of pre-Columbian skywatchers of the New World has drawn increasing scientific and popular attention in recent years. Aveni, one of the pioneers in this new interdisciplinary field, couples basic astronomy with archaeological and ethnological data to present a readable and entertaining synthesis of what is known of ancient astronomy in this hemisphere.
Skywatchers
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Author : Anthony F. Aveni
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-08-15
Skywatchers written by Anthony F. Aveni and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-15 with History categories.
From reviews of the first edition: . . . a clear, well-written introduction to archaeoastronomy ythat should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the subject.--Archaeology. . . a splendid book, interesting both as science and as history.--Sky and Telescope. . . a well-written, stimulating, and excellently illustrated book. Buy it or borrow it --ArchaeoastronomySkywatchers of Ancient Mexico helped establish the field of archaeoastronomy, and it remains the standard introduction to this subject. Combining basic astronomy with archaeological and ethnological data, it presented a readable and entertaining synthesis of all that was known of ancient astronomy in the western hemisphere as of 1980. In this revised edition, Anthony Aveni draws on his own and others' discoveries of the past twenty years to bring the Skywatchers story up to the present. He offers new data and interpretations in many areas, including: The study of Mesoamerican time and calendrical systems and their unprecedented continuity in contemporary Mesoamerican culture The connections between Precolumbian religion, astrology, and scientific, quantitative astronomy The relationship between Highland Mexico and the world of the Maya and the state of Pan-American scientific practices The use of personal computer software for computing astronomical data With this updated information, Skywatchers will serve a new generation of general and scholarly readers and will be useful in courses on archaeoastronomy, astronomy, history of astronomy, history of science, anthropology, archaeology, and world religions.
Skywatchers Of Ancient Mexico
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Author : Mark Littmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Skywatchers Of Ancient Mexico written by Mark Littmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Archaeoastronomy categories.
Kit for a planetarium show about the Mayas. Has a focus on their astronomical observations, which helped to develop their calendar system. Includes slides, audio reels, a brochure, and the manual about the show. The manual includes the script, information about visual and special effects, lists of the slides and how to fade them in and out, a list of the music used in the production, information on the individuals and groups that put the program together, surveys and evaluations, teacher information with classroom activities, notes on the Mayan number system, additional information about the Maya people and a bibliography. A few of the slides are missing.
Archaeology Of Ancient Mexico And Central America
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Author : Susan Toby Evans
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2001
Archaeology Of Ancient Mexico And Central America written by Susan Toby Evans and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Archaeology categories.
This reference is devoted to the pre-Columbian archaeology of the Mesoamerican culture area, one of the six cradles of early civilization. It features in-depth articles on the major cultural areas of ancient Mexico and Central America; coverage of important sites, including the world-renowned discoveries as well as many lesser-known locations; articles on day-to-day life of ancient peoples in these regions; and several bandw regional and site maps and photographs. Entries are arranged alphabetically and cover introductory archaeological facts (flora, fauna, human growth and development, nonorganic resources), chronologies of various periods (Paleoindian, Archaic, Formative, Classic and Postclassic, and Colonial), cultural features, Maya, regional summaries, research methods and resources, ethnohistorical methods and sources, and scholars and research history. Edited by archaeologists Evans and Webster, both of whom are associated with Pennsylvania State University. c. Book News Inc.
Cosmology Calendars And Horizon Based Astronomy In Ancient Mesoamerica
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Author : Anne S. Dowd
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2015-05-01
Cosmology Calendars And Horizon Based Astronomy In Ancient Mesoamerica written by Anne S. Dowd and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Social Science categories.
Cosmology, Calendars, and Horizon-Based Astronomy in Ancient Mesoamerica is an interdisciplinary tour de force that establishes the critical role astronomy played in the religious and civic lives of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. Providing extraordinary examples of how Precolumbian peoples merged ideas about the cosmos with those concerning calendar and astronomy, the volume showcases the value of detailed examinations of astronomical data for understanding ancient cultures. The volume is divided into three sections: investigations into Mesoamerican horizon-based astronomy, the cosmological principles expressed in Mesoamerican religious imagery and rituals related to astronomy, and the aspects of Mesoamerican calendars related to archaeoastronomy. It also provides cutting-edge research on diverse topics such as records of calendar and horizon-based astronomical observation (like the Dresden and Borgia codices), iconography of burial assemblages, architectural alignment studies, urban planning, and counting or measuring devices. Contributors—who are among the most respected in their fields— explore new dimensions in Mesoamerican timekeeping and skywatching in the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacano, Zapotec, and Aztec cultures. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of anthropology, archaeology, art history, and astronomy.
Mexico Volume 1 From The Beginning To The Spanish Conquest
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Author : Alan Knight
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-09-23
Mexico Volume 1 From The Beginning To The Spanish Conquest written by Alan Knight 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 2002-09-23 with History categories.
The first in a three-volume history, covering the period 25,000 BC to the sixteenth century.
A Skywatcher S Year
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Author : Jeff Kanipe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-07-08
A Skywatcher S Year written by Jeff Kanipe 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 1999-07-08 with Nature categories.
Something to look for and enjoy, week by week throughout the year.
Geopolitics Culture And The Scientific Imaginary In Latin America
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Author : María del Pilar Blanco
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2023-03-28
Geopolitics Culture And The Scientific Imaginary In Latin America written by María del Pilar Blanco and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-28 with Social Science categories.
Highlighting the relationship among science, politics, and culture in Latin American history Challenging the common view that Latin America has lagged behind Europe and North America in the global history of science, this volume reveals that the region has long been a center for scientific innovation and imagination. It highlights the important relationship among science, politics, and culture in Latin American history. Scholars from a variety of fields including literature, sociology, and geography bring to light many of the cultural exchanges that have produced and spread scientific knowledge from the early colonial period to the present day. Among many topics, these essays describe ideas on health and anatomy in a medical text from sixteenth-century Mexico, how fossil discoveries in Patagonia inspired new interpretations of the South American landscape, and how Argentinian physicist Rolando García influenced climate change research and the field of epistemology. Through its interdisciplinary approach, Geopolitics, Culture, and the Scientific Imaginary in Latin America shows that such scientific advancements fueled a series of visionary utopian projects throughout the region, as countries grappling with the legacy of colonialism sought to modernize and to build national and regional identities.
Observadores Del Cielo En El M Xico Antiguo
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Author : Anthony F. Aveni
language : es
Publisher: Fondo de Cultura Economica
Release Date : 2005-03-31
Observadores Del Cielo En El M Xico Antiguo written by Anthony F. Aveni and has been published by Fondo de Cultura Economica this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-31 with Archaeoastronomy categories.
Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico helped establish the field of Archaeoastronomy, and remains the standard introduction to the subject. Combining basic astronomy with archaeological and ethnological data, it presents a readable and entertaining synthesis of all that was known of ancient astronomy as of 1980. In this revised edition he offers new data and interpretations in many areas.
Apocalyptic Anxiety
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Author : Anthony Aveni
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2016-05-02
Apocalyptic Anxiety written by Anthony Aveni and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-02 with History categories.
Apocalyptic Anxiety traces the sources of American culture’s obsession with predicting and preparing for the apocalypse. Author Anthony Aveni explores why Americans take millennial claims seriously, where and how end-of-the-world predictions emerge, how they develop within a broader historical framework, and what we can learn from doomsday predictions of the past. The book begins with the Millerites, the nineteenth-century religious sect of Pastor William Miller, who used biblical calculations to predict October 22, 1844 as the date for the Second Advent of Christ. Aveni also examines several other religious and philosophical movements that have centered on apocalyptic themes—Christian millennialism, the New Age movement and the Age of Aquarius, and various other nineteenth- and early twentieth-century religious sects, concluding with a focus on the Maya mystery of 2012 and the contemporary prophets who connected the end of the world as we know it with the overturning of the Maya calendar. Apocalyptic Anxiety places these seemingly never-ending stories of the world’s end in the context of American history. This fascinating exploration of the deep historical and cultural roots of America’s voracious appetite for apocalypse will appeal to students of American history and the histories of religion and science, as well as lay readers interested in American culture and doomsday prophecies.