Hellenistic astronomy: the science in its contexts
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 ena...
| Subtitles: | A Brill companion A Brill companion: Hellenistic astronomy |
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2020]
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Series/Journal: | Brill's companions in classical studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Astronomy
/ Hellenism
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
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| Online Access: |
Table of Contents Presumably Free Access Volltext (doi) |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| ISBN: | 9004243364 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/9789004400566_006 |