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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Roy Willis , Patrick CurryPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Berg Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9781859736876ISBN 10: 1859736874 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 February 2004 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1. Astral Science before History, 2. The Sky as Mirror, 3. Actors on the Celestial Stage, 4. The Astrological Story, 5. Divination and the Stars, 6. Varieties of Astrological Experience, 7. Disenchantment – and Re-enchantment, 8. Science and Astrology, 9. Divination Today, 10. Minding the Heavens, 11. Conversing with the Stars, Appendix, Bibliography, IndexReviews"'Astrology, Science and Culture"" is a pioneering work that brings a postmodern perspective to this ancient subject...I highly recommend this thought provoking work for anyone trying to find a new approach to conceiving of anomalous phenomena.' Journal of Scientific Exploration 'When the definitive history of astrology in the late modern age is finally written, 'Astrology, Science and Culture' will no doubt be quoted as an important source text' Aries 'A stimulating contribution to a methodological reflection on astrology's place in history... recommended to everyone interested in astrology - in both camps.' Kocku von Stuckrad, University of Amsterdam 'I found myself won over on many of the skillfully elaborated points and paradigm-challenging insights.' Jane Riddler-Patrick, The Scientific and Medical Network" 'Astrology, Science and Culture"" is a pioneering work that brings a postmodern perspective to this ancient subject...I highly recommend this thought provoking work for anyone trying to find a new approach to conceiving of anomalous phenomena.' Journal of Scientific Exploration 'When the definitive history of astrology in the late modern age is finally written, 'Astrology, Science and Culture' will no doubt be quoted as an important source text' Aries 'A stimulating contribution to a methodological reflection on astrology's place in history... recommended to everyone interested in astrology - in both camps.' Kocku von Stuckrad, University of Amsterdam 'I found myself won over on many of the skillfully elaborated points and paradigm-challenging insights.' Jane Riddler-Patrick, The Scientific and Medical Network 'Astrology, Science and Culture is a pioneering work that brings a postmodern perspective to this ancient subject...I highly recommend this thought provoking work for anyone trying to find a new approach to conceiving of anomalous phenomena.' Journal of Scientific Exploration 'When the definitive history of astrology in the late modern age is finally written, 'Astrology, Science and Culture' will no doubt be quoted as an important source text' Aries 'A stimulating contribution to a methodological reflection on astrology's place in history... recommended to everyone interested in astrology - in both camps.' Kocku von Stuckrad, University of Amsterdam 'I found myself won over on many of the skillfully elaborated points and paradigm-challenging insights.' Jane Riddler-Patrick, The Scientific and Medical Network Author InformationRoy Willis Emeritus Fellow in Social Anthropology,University of Edinburgh Patrick Curry Associate Lecturer, Bath Spa University College Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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