The remarkable science of ancient astronomy
(Book)
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Contributors
Teaching Company, production company.
Published
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, c2017.
Physical Desc
4 digital videodiscs (ca. 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 268 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
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Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
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Dolores Public Library - NONFICTION | GC 520 REMARKABLE SCIENCE | Complete Set: 4 DVDs in 1 case and 2 booklets | On Shelf |
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Published
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, c2017.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
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No special features listed on container.
General Note
Course no. 1866.
General Note
Accompanying material may vary.
General Note
24 lectures, 30 minutes per lecture on four discs.
Bibliography
Course guidebook includes professor biography, course scope, lecture notes, list of constellations, timeline, and bibliographical references.
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Bradley E. Schaefer, Louisiana State University.
Description
Learn how ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, Chinese, and other cultures saw the sky and how the sun, moon, and stars were their clock, calendar, and compass. Constellations encoded their mythologies and the perfection of the heavens inspired religious and philosophical ideas, ultimately laying the foundation for modern science.
Target Audience
Not rated.
Language
Language: English.
Language
Some copies have closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schaefer, B. E. (2017). The remarkable science of ancient astronomy . The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schaefer, Bradley E.. 2017. The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy. The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schaefer, Bradley E.. The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy The Teaching Company, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schaefer, Bradley E.. The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy The Teaching Company, 2017.
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