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Reading the Skies: A Cultural History of English Weather, 16501820,Used
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From the time of Aristotle until the late eighteenth century, meteorology meant the study of 'meteors'spectacular objects in the skies beneath the moon, which included everything from shooting stars to hailstorms. In Reading the Skies, Vladimir Jankovic traces the history of this meteorological tradition in Enlightenment Britain, examining its scientific and cultural significance.Jankovic interweaves classical traditions, folk/popular beliefs and practices, and the increasingly quantitative approaches of urban university men to understanding the wonders of the skies. He places special emphasis on the role that detailed meteorological observations played in natural history and chorography, or local geography; in religious and political debates; and in agriculture. Drawing on a number of archival sources, including correspondence and weather diaries, as well as contemporary pamphlets, tracts, and other printed sources reporting prodigious phenomena in the skies, this book will interest historians of science, Britain, and the environment.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Reading the Skies'? A: The book primarily explores the cultural history of English weather from 1650 to 1820, detailing the evolution of meteorology and its significance in Enlightenment Britain.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Reading the Skies'? A: The author of 'Reading the Skies' is Vladimir Jankovic.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reading the Skies' have? A: 'Reading the Skies' contains 270 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Reading the Skies'? A: 'Reading the Skies' was published on April 19, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Reading the Skies' have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Reading the Skies' in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What themes does Jankovic examine in 'Reading the Skies'? A: Jankovic examines themes such as classical traditions, folk beliefs, scientific observations, and their impact on agriculture, politics, and religious debates.
- Q: What sources does the author use to support his research in 'Reading the Skies'? A: The author draws on archival sources, including correspondence, weather diaries, pamphlets, and tracts reporting meteorological phenomena.
- Q: Is 'Reading the Skies' suitable for historians and environmentalists? A: Yes, the book is suitable for historians of science, Britain, and the environment due to its in-depth analysis of meteorological traditions.
- Q: What edition of 'Reading the Skies' is available? A: 'Reading the Skies' is available in its first edition.