The Culture of Astronomy

The Culture of Astronomy
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Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group
Total Pages : 480
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ISBN-10 : 9781935098751
ISBN-13 : 1935098756
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Book Synopsis The Culture of Astronomy by : Thomas Karl Dietrich

Download or read book The Culture of Astronomy written by Thomas Karl Dietrich and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores astronomy's impact on the world today, delving into the histories of many civilizations to explain the world as we know it and to raise new questions about what the future holds. -- from back cover.


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