Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World: Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near Eastern Societies (2007)
Lehoux, Daryn (Author)
Cambridge University Press
Physical Details: xiv + 566 pp.; ill.; bibl.; index
Language: English
Description On how astronomy, meteorology, physics, and calendrics were related to each other in the ancient world, comparing instruments and texts used in practical aspects of daily life.
Review Sidoli, Nathan (2010) Review of "Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World: Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near Eastern Societies". Journal for the History of Astronomy (p. 124).
Review Montelle, Clemency (2009) Review of "Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World: Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near Eastern Societies". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (p. 896).
Review Robson, Eleanor (2010) Review of "Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World: Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near Eastern Societies". British Journal for the History of Science (p. 288).
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