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Chasing Shadows: Mathematics, Astronomy, And The Early History Of Eclipse Reckoning (Johns Hopkins Studies In The History Of Mat,Used
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Lunar And Solar Eclipses Have Always Fascinated Human Beings. Digging Deep Into History, Clemency Montelle Examines The Ways In Which Theoretical Understanding Of Eclipses Originated And How Ancient And Medieval Cultures Shared, Developed, And Preserved Their Knowledge Of These Aweinspiring Events.Eclipses Were The Celestial Phenomena Most Challenging To Understand In The Ancient World. Montelle Draws On Original Researchmuch Of It Derived From Reading Primary Source Material Written In Akkadian And Sanskrit, As Well As Ancient Greek, Latin, And Arabicto Explore How Observers In Babylon, The Islamic Near East, Greece, And India Developed New Astronomical And Mathematical Techniques To Predict And Describe The Features Of Eclipses. She Identifies The Profound Scientific Discoveries Of These Four Cultures And Discusses How The Societies Exchanged Information About Eclipses. In Constructing This History, Montelle Establishes A Clear Pattern Of The Transmission Of Scientific Ideas From One Culture To Another In The Ancient And Medieval World.Chasing Shadows Is An Invitingly Written And Highly Informative Exploration Of The Early History Of Astronomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chasing Shadows'? A: The book explores the early history of eclipse reckoning, examining how ancient and medieval cultures developed and shared their understanding of lunar and solar eclipses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chasing Shadows'? A: The author is Clemency Montelle, who draws on original research to provide insights into the mathematical and astronomical techniques used by ancient civilizations.
- Q: What cultures are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the astronomical practices of Babylon, the Islamic Near East, Greece, and India.
- Q: What type of book is 'Chasing Shadows'? A: It is a hardcover used book in good condition, with a focus on the history of mathematics and astronomy.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Chasing Shadows'? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: When was 'Chasing Shadows' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 2011.
- Q: What edition is 'Chasing Shadows'? A: This book is the first edition.
- Q: What is the significance of eclipses in the book? A: Eclipses are depicted as significant celestial phenomena that challenged ancient cultures, leading to scientific discoveries and exchanges of knowledge.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in astronomy? A: Yes, 'Chasing Shadows' is suitable for anyone interested in astronomy, mathematics, and the history of scientific thought.
- Q: What is one of the key themes of the book? A: A key theme is the transmission of scientific ideas between cultures and the development of new techniques for predicting and understanding eclipses.