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The Mapping of the Heavens - Couverture rigide

Whitfield, Peter

 
9780876544754: The Mapping of the Heavens
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0876544758 ISBN 13 : 9780876544754
Editeur : Pomegranate Communications Inc,US, 1995

Synopsis

Book by Whitfield Peter

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Throughout history people have sought ways in which to 'map' the heavens, often in the form of very beautiful documents. In this highly illustrated book, the author reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. With examples ranging from the Stone Age to the Space Age - ancient observatories, the angelic visions of Dante, images from Copernican revolution, the rationalized heavens of Newton and Flamsteed, through to modern deep space technology - the book offers a challenging exploration of the tension between rigorous scientific knowledge and the continuing search for cause, certainty and harmony in the universe.

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter Whitfield is an independent scholar and leading expert in map history and exploration. His other books include Charting the Oceans and London: A Life in Maps.

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Éditeur
Pomegranate Communications Inc,US
Date d'édition
1995
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0876544758
ISBN 13 
9780876544754
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
144
Coordonnées du fabricant
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