The Power of Stars: How Celestial Observations Have Shaped Civilization by Bryan E. Penprase

The Power of Stars: How Celestial Observations Have Shaped Civilization



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The Power of Stars: How Celestial Observations Have Shaped Civilization Bryan E. Penprase
Language: English
Page: 360
Format: pdf
ISBN: 1441968024, 9781441968029
Publisher: Springer

Review

From the reviews: “It’s rarely been my pleasure to read a book of such expansive, eloquent erudition. … illustrate the plethora of ways humans throughout history ‘responded to the sky’ – sometimes ‘with fear, sometimes with great artistry and other times with great rationality’. Indeed, some ancient responses seem remarkably prescient. … will fascinate everyone from the most hardened scientific materialist to astrologers to ancient astronaut advocates. … The Power of Stars is a fascinating testament to that endearing fascination. Very highly recommended.” (Mark Greener, Fortean Times, 2011) “Well worth a read for any astronomer – amateur or professional … . This is a really handsome book … . Colourful, educational, insightful and entertaining, it’s a veritable treasure chest of knowledge. Whether your interest is in looking at star charts and atlases from the comfort of your armchair, or standing in a dew-soaked field at dawn watching planets glowing above the eastern horizon before dawn, this is a book that really, really does need to be on your bookshelf as soon as possible.” (Cumbrian Sky, May, 2011) “The majority of topics are well arranged to survey how many different cultures over a wide stretch of world history have experienced the sky. … the text is clear and the numerous high-quality illustrations are appropriate. … excellent general reference to astronomy and its uses in ancient Babylon, China, Egypt, Greece, and the Australian bush, and by Native Americans and others. An excellent bibliography and index of figures are an added value. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates and general readers.” (M. K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 48 (9), May, 2011) “Bryan Penprase, the Frank P. Brackett Professor of Physics and Astronomy, gives a course on ‘Archaeoastronomy and world cosmology’. His lecture notes have been polished up to produce this textbook. … I greatly enjoyed reading Penprase’s book. It was a thought-provoking, incisive, world-encompassing, beautifully illustrated, and reasonably sceptical.” (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 131 (1222), June, 2011)

From the Author

This book is one that I hope the public will enjoy. It is my first book, and my students, my colleagues and friends all contributed to this work, which is something of a kaleidoscope of world astronomy. In the book you will find original hand-drawn constellation figures from some of the many Pomona College students who taken my "Archaeoastronomy and World Cosmology" course. You will also see photographs taken by my friends in the faculty at Pomona College, who have visited sacred sites around the world, such as Chumash rock art sites, Newgrange in Ireland, and Stonehenge. I also include many original works of art, such as the installations of Sheila Pinkel that include an original sundial and Chumash seasons of the year mural for a Los Angeles area public library, and also extensive photos of James Turrell's Roden crater and Skycape installations. Being at Pomona College have given me a unique opportunity to experiment with this interdisciplinary subject, and share the ancient traditions of dozens of world civilizations with our students. I have taken the best examples from the course and mixed them together with lively illustrations to provide what I hope will be an accessible and rewarding exploration for anyone interested in the diverse ways that our fellow humans have viewed the stars, and responded to the immense power of the dark night sky -- the Power of the Stars.

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