Hellenistic astronomy : the science in its contexts / / edited by Alan C. Bowen, Francesca Rochberg
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| Titolo: |
Hellenistic astronomy : the science in its contexts / / edited by Alan C. Bowen, Francesca Rochberg
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| Pubblicazione: | Leiden, The Netherlands ; ; Boston : , : Brill, , [2020] |
| ©2020 | |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource |
| Disciplina: | 520.938 |
| Soggetto topico: | Astronomy, Greek |
| Astronomy, Ancient - Greece | |
| Hellenism | |
| Persona (resp. second.): | BowenAlan C. |
| RochbergFrancesca <1952-> | |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | In Hellenistic Astronomy: The Science in Its Contexts , new essays by renowned scholars address questions about what the ancient science of the heavens was in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean worlds, and the numerous contexts in which it was pursued. Together, these essays will enable readers not only to understand the technical accomplishments of this ancient science but also to appreciate their historical significance by locating the questions, challenges, and issues inspiring them in their political, medical, philosophical, literary, and religious contexts. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Hellenistic astronomy |
| ISBN: | 90-04-40056-7 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910795006403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
Brill's companions in classical studies.