The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture: Proceedings of the 260th Symposium of the Interna...
ISBN: 9780521764773 | 0521764777
Format: HardcoverPublisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Pub. Date: 8/22/2011
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A global overview of the links between astronomy and human culture, and how they might be developed in the future.
IAU S260 examines the role of astronomy in the modern world and its links to culture and society. This book brings together experts and practitioners from a broad range of fields to address questions relevant to astronomy's potential contributions to education, development, culture and the arts.
Astronomy has made enormous progress over the past decades and engages public ... MORE
IAU S260 examines the role of astronomy in the modern world and its links to culture and society. This book brings together experts and practitioners from a broad range of fields to address questions relevant to astronomy's potential contributions to education, development, culture and the arts.
Astronomy has made enormous progress over the past decades and engages public ... MORE
| Preface | |
| Setting the context | |
| Astronomy in the cultures, and the culture of astronomy | |
| Astronomy and the arts | |
| The social impact of astronomy | |
| Astronomy as a tool for development and technologies | |
| Education and public understanding of astronomy | |
| Short contributions and posters | |
| Art exhibition 'astronomical inspirations' | ... MORE |
| Author index | |
| Subject index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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