In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses by Aveni, Anthony

In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

In anticipation of solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural...
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In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses by Aveni, Anthony

In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

CHF 49.80

In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

CHF 49.80
Author: Anthony Aveni
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
In anticipation of solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display

Since the first humans looked up and saw the sun swallowed by darkness, our species has been captivated by solar eclipses. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni explains the history and culture surrounding solar eclipses, from prehistoric Stonehenge to Babylonian creation myths, to a confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity, to a spectacle that left New Yorkers in the moon's shadow, to future eclipses that will capture human imaginations.

In one accessible and engaging read, Aveni explains the science behind the phenomenon, tracks eclipses across the ancient world, and examines the roles of solar eclipses in modern times to reveal the profound effects these cosmic events have had on human history. Colored by his own experiences--Aveni has witnessed eight total solar eclipses in his lifetime--his account of astronomy's most storied phenomenon will enthrall anyone who has looked up at the sky with wonder.

Author: Anthony Aveni
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 04/25/2017
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780300223194


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/06/2017
Choice 09/01/2017

About the Author
Anthony Aveni has appointments in the departments of Physics & Astronomy and Sociology & Anthropology at Colgate University. An award-winning author, he has written numerous books, including Empires of Time, Behind the Crystal Ball, and The End of Time.

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