Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy
Download or Read eBook Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy PDF written by Wayne Orchiston and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Wayne Orchiston |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 802 |
| Release | : 2021-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783030627775 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3030627772 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy by : Wayne Orchiston
Book excerpt: This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
